Authority: High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench

Order Date: 06 February 2025

Case Overview

  • Parties: Appellant H.S. Shanthraj Aradhya (represented by Power of Attorney holder Sri Veerabhadraiah Gangadjaraiah Chikkamath, by Sri Jagadish Patil) versus Respondents: National Highway Authority of India (Project Implementation Unit), Competent Authority and Special Land Acquisition Officer, and Deputy Commissioner cum Arbitrator Office, Ballari.
  • The appeal was filed under Section 37(1) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1966, challenging the Judgment and Award dated 16 December 2023 passed in Arbitration Petition No.15/2013 before the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Ballari.
  • The Court granted a four‑week period for the appellant to comply with office objections; failure to do so would result in dismissal without further reference.
  • On 27 March 2025, the Court recorded that the appellant’s advocate had not complied with the office objections.

Final Outcome

  • The appeal (MFA No.101499 of 2024) was dismissed on 06 February 2025 due to non‑compliance with the stipulated deadline.

Topics: Legal Appeal, Arbitration, Infrastructure