Rajasthan High Court Stays Bank Guarantee Encashment in Railway Contract Termination Matter for Vishnu Prakash R Punglia's Joint Venture
Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Limited disclosed on 14-05-2026 that its joint venture VPRPL-KSIPL BKN JV received a court order from the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Jodhpur, under SB Civil Writ Petition No. 10651/2026, staying the encashment of a bank guarantee until the next date of hearing. The stay protects against potential forfeiture of a bank guarantee worth INR 191.215 million and a security deposit of INR 8.257 million linked to the termination of a railway station upgradation contract by North Western Railway. With the court order in place, the company has stated that the expected financial implication on the listed entity is NIL.

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Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Limited has informed the stock exchanges of a court order received from the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Jodhpur, in connection with a railway contract termination matter. The disclosure was made on 14-05-2026 under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and follows an earlier intimation dated 13-05-2026 regarding a termination notice from North Western Railway.
Background: Railway Contract Termination
The matter pertains to a contract for the major upgradation of Bikaner Railway Station of Bikaner Division of North Western Railway, awarded on an EPC basis to the joint venture VPRPL-KSIPL BKN JV, in which Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Limited is a partner. Following the issuance of a termination notice by North Western Railway, the joint venture pursued legal recourse by filing a writ petition along with a stay application in the Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur. The petition sought quashing of the order rescinding the contract and restrained the department from encashing the bank guarantee.
Court Order Details
The joint venture received a court order bearing SB Civil Writ Petition No. 10651/2026 from the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Jodhpur. The key details of the communication are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Communication: | Court Order |
| Date of Receipt: | 14-05-2026 |
| Authority: | High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan Jodhpur |
| Writ Petition No.: | SB Civil Writ Petition No. 10651/2026 |
| Brief Summary: | Bank guarantee furnished by VPRPL-KSIPL BKN JV shall not be encashed till the next date of hearing |
| Expected Financial Implication: | NIL |
| Bank Guarantee at Risk: | INR 191.215 million |
| Security Deposit at Risk: | INR 8.257 million |
| Current Status of Encashment: | Stayed by competent Court |
Financial Implications
The potential monetary liability arising from the termination notice included the forfeiture of a performance guarantee through encashment of a bank guarantee worth INR 191.215 million and a security deposit of INR 8.257 million. However, with the Rajasthan High Court's order staying the encashment of the bank guarantee, the company has stated that the expected financial implication on the listed entity is NIL at this stage. The stay remains in effect until the next date of hearing.
Regulatory Disclosure
The disclosure was made by Managing Director Manohar Lal Punglia (DIN: 02161961) in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and for the information of stock exchanges and stakeholders. The company has stated that the above information is being disclosed to ensure transparency with all relevant parties as the legal proceedings continue.
If the Rajasthan High Court ultimately rules against VPRPL-KSIPL BKN JV, how would the combined forfeiture of INR 199.47 million impact Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Limited's balance sheet and near-term project execution capacity?
Could the contract termination by North Western Railway affect VPRPL's eligibility or reputation for bidding on future government and railway infrastructure projects?
What is the likelihood of an out-of-court settlement between the joint venture and North Western Railway before the next hearing date, and what terms might such a resolution involve?

































