OMPM/301/2026 of NHAI Vs DEEP KUMAR AND OTHERS on 14 September 2026

NHAI vs. Deep Kumar & another OMP(M) No. 301 of 2026 14.09.2026 Present: Ms. Sneh Bhimta, Advocate, vice counsel, for the applicant. Mr. Varun Chauhan, Advocate, for respondent No.1. Mr. Baldev Negi, Additional Advocate General, for respondent No.2. OMP(M) No. 301 of 2026 The instant application has been filed for condonation of delay in filing the present appeal. It has been stated in the application that the impugned judgment was passed on 07.03.2025. The counsel for the applicant applied for the certified copy on 12.06.2025, the same was attested on 18.06.2025 and delivered on 26.06.2025. However, the disposal of the case was not within their knowledge as the same was never intimated to them by their counsel. Earlier also, due to the inefficiency and the lackadaisical attitude of the law firm, cases were withdrawn from the law firm, namely, M/s M.V. Kini & Company, vide letters dated 20.09.2023 and 26.03.2024. On the closing of the financial year, the applicant inquired from all the counsels about the pendency of the cases, and it came to the knowledge of the applicant that the objection petitions pertaining to Mohal Dehar have been disposed of. Immediately, thereafter, steps were taken for the collection of the record and preparation of the instant appeal. The delay in filing the appeal is neither intentional nor deliberate, however, the same had occurred due to unavoidable circumstances. The learned counsel for the non-applicants have no objection in case the present application is allowed. Consequently, in view of the averments as made in the application, which is duly supported by an affidavit, and keeping in view the fact that the learned counsel for the non- applicants have no objection, the present application is allowed, the delay in filing the appeal is condoned. The application stands disposed of. Arb. Appeal No.____/2026 (ARBAST No. 3852 of 2026) Appeal be registered. Heard. Admit. List for hearing in due course. In the meantime, record be requisitioned. OMP No. _____ of 2026 (OMPST No. 3947/2026) Be registered. Subject to deposit of entire awarded amount alongwith up-to-date interest by the applicant/appellant, execution, implementation and operation of impugned award dated 30.05.2023, passed by learned Arbitrator and judgment dated 07.03.2025, passed by learned District Judge, Mandi, H.P. in CIS Registration No. 949 of 2024, shall remain stayed during the pendency of appeal. Needful be done within eight weeks from today. Application stands disposed of.

(Romesh Verma) Judge September 14, 2026 (Nisha)