Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 17-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: M/s Siyaram Construction (Petitioner) vs. State of Bihar & others (Respondents).
- Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 20507/2026 arising from an impugned judgment and order dated 05-02-2026 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Patna in CWJC No. 1086/2026.
- Applications filed: IA No. 175066/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects), IA No. 175068/2026 (exemption from filing certified copy of the impugned judgment), IA No. 175069/2026 (exemption from filing other documents).
- Counsel for petitioner: Senior Counsel Dr. Devashish Bharuka, assisted by advocates Sriram P., Kriti Ranjan, Amber Sachdeva, Chetan Jadon, Vishal, and Ramavath Balaji Naik.
- Counsel for respondents: State of Bihar represented by Mr. Azmat Hayat Amanullah.
- Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli.
Order Details
1. The Court condoned the delay in filing the aforementioned applications.
2. Senior Counsel Dr. Devashish Bharuka submitted that a ten‑year blacklisting imposed on the petitioner is disproportionate.
3. The Court directed that a notice be issued, returnable on 20th November 2026.
4. Liberty was granted to serve Mr. Azmat Hayat Amanullah, learned counsel for the State of Bihar.
Final Outcome
- The delay in filing the petitions is formally condoned, allowing the petitioner to proceed with the relief sought.
- A notice will be issued with a return date of 20‑Nov‑2026, providing the parties an opportunity to respond.
- The petitioner’s objection to a ten‑year blacklisting has been recorded, though no immediate modification was ordered.
- The State’s counsel may now be served as directed.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Construction Law