Supreme Court dismisses DVVNL’s appeal against a ₹57.74 lakh electricity demand raised in 2007 for 1998 dues, holding the demand unsustainable under Section 56(2) of the Electricity Act.
Read Full ArticleThe Supreme Court dismissed a DISCOM’s appeal, holding that its ₹57.74 lakh demand for Minimum Consumption Guarantee Charges relating to 1998 was barred by limitation under Section 56(2) of the Electricity Act.
Supreme Court holds electricity boards are subject to strict liability, not absolute liability, for electrocution deaths and injuries, with recognised exceptions applying to determine liability.
Patna High Court quashes electricity theft FIR, holding that mere non-payment of dues does not constitute theft under Section 135 without proof of dishonest intention or meter tampering.
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