NHAI vs. Gian Singh & others OMP(M) No. 91 of 2026 18.06.2026 Present: Mr. Sumeet Raj Sharma, Advocate, for the applicant. Mr. Anirudh Sharma, Advocate, for respondents No. 1 to 13. Mr. Baldev Sing Negi, Addl. A.G., for respondent No. 14. The present application has been filed for condonation of delay of 170 days in filing the present appeal. It has been averred that the impugned judgment was passed by learned District Judge, Mandi on 09.07.2025. Learned counsel for the applicant had applied for certified copy of impugned judgment on 20.11.2025 and the same was delivered on 12.12.2025. 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. As per the applicant, earlier also, due to inefficiency and lackadaisical attitude of the said law firm, namely, M/s M.V. Kini & Co, cases were withdrawn from it. 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._______/2026 Appeal be registered. Heard. Admit. Send for records. OMPST No. 70852 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 09.07.2025, as passed by learned District Judge, Mandi as well as arbitral award dated 15.02.2024, is ordered to be stayed during the pendency of appeal. Application stands disposed of. (Romesh Verma) Judge 18th June, 2026 (kck)