NHAI vs. Duni Singh & others OMP(M) No. 262 of 2025 03.06.2026 Present: Ms. Senh Bhimta, Advocate, for the applicant. Mr. Vivek Thakur, Advocate, vice Mr. Yuyutsu Singh Thakur, Advocate, for respondents No. 1, 3, 4 and 6 to 15. OMP(M) No. 262 of 2025 The present application has been filed for condonation of delay in filing the present appeal. It is averred that the certified copy of the impugned judgment dated 01.07.2024, was applied on 03.12.2024 and delivered on 21.12.2024. Immediately, thereafter, necessary steps were taken by the applicant to file the present appeal. The applicant has further submitted that the delay in filing the present appeal is neither intentional nor deliberate, but has occurred on account of bona fide reasons, as stated in the application. In view of the averments made in the application, which is duly supported by an affidavit, and in view of the submissions made by learned counsel for the applicant, the present application is allowed, and the delay in filing the appeal is condoned. Application stands disposed off. Arb. Appeal No.____/2026 (ARBAST Filing No. 23079 of 2025) Appeal be registered. In sequel to orders dated 25.11.2025, 13.03.2026 and 28.04.2026, consequential steps on the death of respondents No. 2 and 5 have not been taken, consequently, appeal stands abated qua respondents No. 2 and 5. Learned counsel for the appellant is directed to supply entire paper book to learned counsel for the respondent during the course of day. Heard. Admit. List for hearing in due course. In the meantime, record be requisitioned. OMP No. _____of 2026 (OMPST 23080/25) Application 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 15.02.2023, passed by Arbitrator and judgment dated 01.07.2024, passed by learned District Judge, Mandi, H.P. in CIS Registration No. 85 of 2023, shall remain stayed during the pendency of appeal. Needful be done within eight weeks from today. Application stands disposed off. (Romesh Verma) Judge June 3, 2026 (Nisha)