NHAI vs. Naresh Sharma & another OMP(M) No.370 of 2026 01.10.2026 Present: Mr. Santosh Kumar, Advocate, vice counsel, for the applicant. None for respondent No.1. Mr.Manish Thakur, Dy. A.G., for respondent No.2. OMP(M) No.370 of 2026 The instant application has been filed for condonation of 59 days’ delay in filing the appeal. It has been contended in the application that the impugned judgment was passed by the learned District Judge, Mandi on 22.11.2025. Certified copy of the judgment was applied for by the learned counsel on 12.12.2025 and the same was prepared and delivered on 18.12.2025. Due to inadvertence and oversight, the certified copy got misplaced and could not be traced despite best efforts. The misplacement of the certified copy was neither deliberate nor intentional, but occurred due to bona fide circumstances. Upon retrieval of certified copy after diligent search, steps were immediately taken for filing the appeal. The learned counsel for the non-applicants have no objection in case the present application is allowed. Consequently, in view of the averments made in the application, which is duly supported by an affidavit, and in view of the submissions made by the learned vice counsel for the applicant, the present application is allowed and the 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 the records. List in due course. The learned vice counsel for the appellant is directed to supply the entire paper book to the learned counsel for the respondents during the course of the day. OMP No.________ of 2026 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 22.11.2025, as passed by learned District Judge, Mandi as well as arbitral award dated 28.06.2024 during the pendency of appeal is ordered to be stayed. Accordingly, the application stands disposed of. ( Romesh Verma ) Judge October 01, 2026 (vt)