NHAI vs. Prem Lal & another OMP(M) No.375 of 2025 15.06.2026 Present: Mr. Sumeet Raj Sharma, Advocate, for the applicant. Mr. Maan Singh, Advocate, vice counsel, for respondent No.1. Mr. Manish Thakur, Dy. A.G., for respondent No.2. OMP(M) No.375 of 2025 The present application has been filed for condonation of 250 days delay in filing the present appeal. It has been averred that the impugned judgment was passed by learned District Judge on 02.12.2024. Thereafter, the learned counsel vide its opinion dated 26.06.2025 had opined to the applicant for institution of appeal against the impugned judgment. Immediately, the learned counsel for the applicant had applied for certified copy of impugned judgment on 11.03.2025 and the same was delivered on 07.05.2025. Therefore, it has been prayed that the delay in filing the appeal is neither intentional nor willful, but the same has occurred due to unavoidable circumstances. Learned counsel for the non-applicants have no objection in case the application is allowed. Consequently, in view of the averments as made in the application, which is duly supported by an affidavit and in view of submissions as made by learned counsel for the applicant, the present application is allowed and delay in filing the appeal is condoned. Accordingly, the application stands disposed of. Arb. Appeal No._______ of 2026 Appeal be registered. Heard. Admit. Send for records. OMPST No.45900 of 2025 Be registered. Heard Subject to deposit of entire awarded amount along with up-to-date interest by the appellant/applicant 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 during the pendency of appeal is ordered to be stayed. Application stands disposed of. ( Romesh Verma ) Judge June 15, 2026 (vt)