NHAI vs. Devki Devi OMP(M) No.86 of 2026 26.05.2026 Present: Ms. Shreya Chauhan, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Malay Kaushal, Advocate, for the respondent. OMP(M) No. 86 of 2026. The present application has been filed for condonation of delay in filing the present appeal. It has been averred in the application that the copy of impugned judgment and decree dated 03.06.2025 was applied by the counsel on 21.06.2025 and the same was prepared and delivered on 22.07.2025. However, the disposal of the case was not within the knowledge of the applicant as the same was never intimated to the applicant by its counsel. Earlier also due to inefficiency and lackadaisical attitude of the law firm/counsel namely M/s M.V. Kini & Co. cases were withdrawn from the law firm vide letters dated 20.09.2023 and 26.03.2024. The applicant was under bonafide belief that the instant case is pending before the learned District Judge, Mandi. On closing of financial year, the applicant inquired from all the counsels/law firms about the pendency of all the cases pending in various forums throughout the State of H.P. and thus, it came to the knowledge of the applicant that the objection petitions pertaining to Muhal Dhararsani have been disposed of. Thereafter, the applicant immediately contacted its counsel in order to procure the certified copy as well as the record. The copy of the record was finally procured in the month of September, 2025. In the said process some delay has occurred, which is neither intentional nor willful, but the same has occurred due to unavoidable circumstances, which were beyond the control of the applicant/appellant. Consequently, in view of the averments as made in the application, which is duly supported by an affidavit and in view of the submissions made by learned counsel for the applicant/appellant, 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. Learned counsel for the appellant is directed to supply copy of the complete paper book to the learned counsel for respondent No.1 during the course of the day. OMPST No.70064 of 2025. 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 27.02.2025 as passed by learned District Judge, Mandi as well as arbitral award dated 26.07.2022 during the pendency of appeal is ordered to be stayed. Application stands disposed of (Romesh Verma) Judge 26th May, 2026. (Jai)