Supreme Court rules that Sections 126–127 assessments govern reconnection in electricity theft cases but do not bind the Special Court’s civil liability finding.
Read Full ArticleCalcutta High Court refuses to direct CESC to supply electricity to a dilapidated premises ordered to be demolished, citing serious public safety risks.
From corruption prosecutions and corporate criminal liability to taxation, equal pay, vehicle repossession and arbitration, here are seven key Supreme Court rulings from the week.
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.
The 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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