Authority: Supreme Court of India, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction

Order Date: 17 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Appellant: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL)
  • Respondents: Mahindra CIE Automotive Ltd and another party
  • Appeal filed against the order dated 22 August 2025 passed by the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, New Delhi (AN No. 424/2019)
  • Delay in filing the appeal was 183 days; Section 125 of the Electricity Act, 2003 permits a condonable period of only 60 days beyond the prescribed 60‑day limit
  • Counsel for the appellant included Sr. Adv. Basava Prabhu Patil and others; respondents were represented by Court Master Preeti Saxena

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court dismissed the condonation of delay application and consequently dismissed the appeal as hopelessly barred
  • All pending applications, if any, were ordered to stand disposed of
  • The signed order was placed on the file

Topics: Legal Decision, Electricity Regulation