NHAI vs. Mansi Devi OMP(M) No.72 of 2026 27.05.2026 Present: Mr. Sumeet Raj Sharma, Advocate, for the applicant. Mr. Munish Dhatwalia, Advocate, for the respondent. OMP(M) 72 of 2026 In pursuance to order dated 01.04.2026, Mr. Munish Dhatwalia, Advocate, has put in appearance for the respondent. The present application has been filed for condonation of delay in filing the present appeal. It has been averred in the application that the impugned judgment was passed by the learned District Judge, Kangra on 01.10.2024. The certified copy of the impugned judgment was obtained, but due to inadvertence and oversight, the same was misplaced and could not be traced despite best efforts. Thereafter, the appellant was compelled to apply for another copy on 07.10.2025 and the same was delivered on 18.10.2025. It has been further averred that the misplacement of certified copy was neither deliberate nor intentional but occurred due to bona fide circumstances. 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-applicant has 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. List on 29th May, 2026. OMPST No.67334 of 2025 Be registered. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that he does not want to press the present application. Consequently, the same is dismissed as not pressed. ( Romesh Verma ) Judge May 27, 2026 (vt)