Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 31-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.24857/2026 filed by National Highways Authority of India (Petitioner) against the impugned final judgment and order dated 20-04-2026 in FA No.1601/2026 passed by the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad (Respondents: Leelaba Chanduba Ajubha & Ors).
  • The matter was called for hearing on 31-07-2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu.
  • Counsel for the petitioner included Mr. Tushar Mehta (Solicitor General), Ms. Tanu Priya Gupta (AOR), Mr. Kartikeya Tripathi (AOR), Adv. Madhav Goel and Adv. Aadya Katiyar. No counsel listed for the respondents.

Final Outcome

  • The Court held that it was not inclined to interfere with the High Court’s judgment and order, thereby dismissing the Special Leave Petition.
  • The Court further ordered that any pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of, bringing the proceedings to a close.

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