Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 17-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: M/S Segmental Consulting and Infrastructure Advisory (P) Ltd (petitioner) vs. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) & others (respondents).
  • Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 36915/2026 arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 12‑12‑2025 in WP(C) No.19033/2023 of the High Court of Orissa at Cuttack.
  • Counsel: Senior counsel Ardhendumauli Kumar Prasad and team for petitioner; respondents’ counsel not listed.
  • Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varela.

Observations & Reasoning

  • Court heard senior counsel for petitioner and noted a limited grievance.
  • Court not inclined to interfere with the High Court’s impugned order.
  • Court condoned the delay in filing IA No.191146/2026 and exempted filing of C/C of the impugned judgment.

Directions

  • High Court to pronounce judgment in WP(C) No.19033/2023, either way, within six weeks from receipt of a copy of this order.
  • The Special Leave Petition stands disposed.
  • Any pending applications, if any, shall also stand disposed.

Final Outcome

  • Delay condoned; High Court directed to deliver its judgment within six weeks; SLP and pending applications dismissed.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Infrastructure Projects