SC Grants Appeal – Himachal vs Vidhimata

Authority: Supreme Court of India, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction

Order Date: 02 September 2026

Parties: State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors (Appellant) vs M/S Vidhimata Wood (Private) Limited (Respondent).
High Court declined intra‑court appeal on 14‑08‑2024 for non‑deposit of Rs.5,000 and dismissed review petition on 11‑11‑2024.
A demand draft of Rs.5,000 dated 11‑07‑2024 and a compliance affidavit filed on 26‑07‑2024 were presented to the High Court.
Supreme Court, considering interest of justice and equity, directed the High Court to decide LPA No.180/2024 on merits.
Senior counsel for the appellants stated that the directions of the learned Single Judge have already been complied with, leaving no substantive issue on merits.
The Court also condoned delays in filing the counter affidavit and spare copies, and ordered closure of any pending applications.

Appeals are allowed; High Court orders dated 14‑08‑2024 and 11‑11‑2024 are set aside.
Matter remitted to Himachal Pradesh High Court to decide LPA No.180/2024 on merits.
Parties are directed to appear before the High Court on 16‑09‑2026.
Delays in filing counter affidavit and spare copies are condoned; pending applications, if any, stand closed.

Topics: Legal Appeal, State vs Private Company