Authority: Supreme Court of India (Civil Appellate Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 10 August 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Appellant – Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran & Anr; Respondent – Alchemist Hospital & Ors.
- Origin: Appeal against the judgment dated 12 March 2025 (CWP No. 26692/2021) and the review order dated 5 February 2026 (RA‑CW‑18/2026) of the Punjab & Haryana High Court. The High Court had upheld the revised layout plan for the e‑auction of nursing‑home sites Nos. 1‑3 situated in front of House No. 1957, Sector 21, Panchkula, and directed the appellant to issue an allotment letter and execute a conveyance deed in favour of Respondent No. 1 (Alchemist Hospital).
- Contentions: The appellant contended that the High Court erred by directing the issuance of the allotment letter and conveyance deed despite factual and legal impediments, arguing that the court exceeded its writ jurisdiction. The respondent argued that, having been declared the successful highest bidder, the direction to issue the allotment letter and conveyance deed was proper and sought dismissal of the appeal.
- Proceedings: Senior counsels for both sides presented arguments. The Court observed that the High Court, after staying further proceedings, should have limited its relief to upholding the revised layout plan and the e‑auction process, and should not have issued a mandamus directing the issuance of the allotment letter and conveyance deed.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court allowed the appeal in part, setting aside the High Court’s direction to issue the LOI/allotment letter and conveyance deed to Alchemist Hospital.
- It maintained the High Court’s order upholding the revised layout plan and the validity of the e‑auction process.
- No costs were awarded to either party.
- All pending applications were consigned to the record and disposed of.
Topics: Legal Dispute, Real Estate Auction