Dakschinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd v. Vidut Lokpal, Uttar Pradesh & Ors
2026 INSC 98510 September 202610 min read
Dakschinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd vs Vidut Lokpal, Uttar Pradesh & Ors
Supreme Court dismisses distribution licensee's appeal, holding demand for minimum consumption charges raised after nine years is barred by Section 56(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003.
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- Case Name
- Dakschinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. v. Vidut Lokpal, Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
- Citation
- 2026 INSC 985
- Bench
- Justice S.V.N. Bhatti and Justice N.V. Anjaria
- Date of Judgment
- September 10, 2026
- Area of Law
- Electricity Law, Consumer Protection, Limitation, Minimum Consumption Guarantee Charges
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