Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 13 August 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (Appellant) vs. Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission & others (Respondents).
- Civil Appeal No. 10046/2025; Interim Application No. 186044/2025 filed ex-parte seeking a stay of the impugned order.
- Hearing held on 11‑08‑2026 before Hon'ble Justices Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Alok Aradhe.
- Counsel for appellant included senior advocates Mukul Rohatgi, Vishal Binod, Siddharth Dharmadhikari, among others; counsel for respondents included senior advocate Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi and team.
Order Details
1. The appeal has already been admitted.
2. Interim Application No. 186044/2025 is allowed.
3. The appeal is listed for hearing in March 2027.
4. A stay of operation of the impugned order is ordered pending the appeal.
5. The appellant must deposit 25% of the principal amount, inclusive of any amount already deposited, while the appeal is pending.
6. The interim order shall not affect any other pending cases.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court granted a stay on the impugned order, scheduled the appeal for March 2027, and directed the appellant to deposit 25% of the principal amount, ensuring that the interim relief does not set a precedent for other cases.
Topics: Stay Order, Deposit Requirement, Electricity Regulation