NHAI vs. Lekh Ram & others OMP(M) No.505 of 2025 16.03.2026 Present: Mr. Sumeet Raj Sharma, Advocate, for the applicant/appellant. Mr. Malay Kaushal, Advocate, for respondents No.1 and 2. Mr. Diwakar Dev Sharma, Addl. A.G., for respondent No.3. OMP(M) No.505 of 2025 The present application has been filed for condonation of delay in filing the appeal. The explanation for non-filing of the appeal has been mentioned in paras 2 and 3 of the application, which are reasonable and plausible. In view of the averments as made in the application, which is duly supported by an affidavit and in view of submissions of the learned counsel for the applicant and in view of no objection on behalf of the respondents, the delay in filing the appeal is condoned. Application stands disposed of. Arb. Appeal No._______ of 2026 Notice. Mr. Malay Kaushal, Advocate, and Mr. Diwakar Dev Sharma, learned Additional Advocate General, appear and waive service of notice on behalf of respondent No.1 & 2 and respondent No.3, respectively. Mr. Sumeet Raj Sharma, Advocate, is directed to supply the entire paper book to Mr. Malay Kaushal, Advocate, during the course of the day. List for consideration after three weeks. OMPST No.60569 of 2025 Subject to deposit of entire awarded amount along with up-to-date interest within a period of eight weeks from today, the operation, implementation and execution of impugned judgment dated 02.12.2024, as passed by learned District Judge, Mandi as well as arbitral award dated 18.04.2023 is ordered to be stayed. Application stands disposed of. ( Romesh Verma ) Judge March 16, 2026 (vt)