Delhi High Court Groups NHAI-Related Petitions for Future Hearing

The High Court of Delhi, presided over by Justice Sachin Datta, has issued a procedural order concerning a batch of writ petitions filed against the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The court, in its session dated February 7, 2026, oversaw the grouping of multiple ongoing cases involving various infrastructure and construction entities, setting a unified trajectory for their future adjudication.

Case Background

The petitions involve a variety of infrastructure firms—including M/S AK Construction Company, M/S SPC Infrastructure Private Limited, and R K Jain Infra Projects Private Limited, among others—challenging various actions or policies of the NHAI. The volume of litigation highlights the ongoing complexities in public-private partnerships and contract disputes within India's national highway infrastructure sector.

Rather than addressing the merits of these individual challenges, the court’s latest order focuses on case management, ensuring that these related matters are heard and addressed in a consolidated manner.

Procedural Developments

The court’s order on February 7, 2026, serves as a formal scheduling directive for the following cases listed under the court's consideration: * W.P.(C) 10788/2025 and 11106/2025 * W.P.(C) 11172/2025 and 11684/2025 * W.P.(C) 12044/2025 and 12091/2025 * W.P.(C) 12780/2025 and 14768/2025

The legal teams for the petitioners, represented by senior counsel and advocates including Mr. Nalin S. Kohli, Mr. Ashim Sood, and others, met with counsel for the respondent, NHAI, to finalize the administrative path forward.

Key Observations

While the order is primarily administrative, the significance lies in the management of high-stakes infrastructure litigation. The court noted:

> "List on 27.02.2026."

This succinct directive serves as the backbone for the upcoming proceedings, signaling that the court intends to tackle the issues raised by these plaintiffs in a synchronized fashion.

Looking Ahead: Implications for Infrastructure Disputes

The transition to a scheduled hearing on February 27, 2026, marks a critical junction for the petitioners and the NHAI. By consolidating these matters, the High Court of Delhi is likely looking to establish a streamlined approach to repetitive issues in NHAI contract litigation, which may help reduce judicial backlog and provide stakeholders with clearer expectations regarding resolution timelines.

Legal observers note that such procedural groupings are standard practice for complex infrastructure disputes, allowing the court to verify if common questions of law can be adjudicated collectively. This approach serves both the efficiency of the judiciary and the needs of private construction firms seeking timely redress against public sector entities.