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