1 19-ca-9307-2026.odt IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY, BENCH AT AURANGABAD CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 9307 OF 2026 IN ARBA/117/2026 National Highways Authority Of India Thru. Its Project Director Abhay Kumar VERSUS Harishchandra Bhikaji Santre And Others ... Advocate for Applicant : Mr. A.A. Kathane (through V.C.) a/w Mr. Rahate Satyajeet Jadhavrao Advocate for Respondent No.1 : Mr. D.P. Palodkar Advocate for Respondent No.2 : Mr. Rajendra Sanap ... CORAM : ROHIT W. JOSHI, J. DATED : AUGUST 31, 2026 P.C.: 1. The appellant/NHAI has deposited 50% of the amount of compensation as determined by the Arbitral Tribunal and upheld by learned Principal District Judge while rejecting petition filed under Section 34 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 challenging the said award. 2. In view of aforesaid, the execution of the impugned award shall remain stayed till final disposal of the appeal. 3. Leave is granted to respondents/land owners to apply for withdrawal of the amount deposited. 4. Civil Application stands disposed of. [ROHIT W. JOSHI J.] Mujaheed// 2026:BHC-AUG:39542