Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 31 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Civil Appeal No. 9018/2026 filed by North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) against Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited and others, seeking an ex‑parte stay (IA No. 200995/2026).
  • The matter was heard on 29‑07‑2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
  • Counsel for the appellant included Solicitor General Mr. Tushar Mehta, Sr. Adv. Mr. Sanjay Sen, and others; counsel for the respondents included Sr. Adv. Mr. Basava Prabhu Patil, Sr. Adv. Mr. Vikas Maini, and others. Advocate‑on‑Record Mr. Alabhya Dhamija accepted notice for the respondents.

Order Details

1. The appeal is admitted and the hearing is expedited.

2. Respondent(s) have accepted notice through their AOR.

3. Subject to the appellant depositing fifty percent (50 %) of the differential amount within four weeks from the date of the order, the Court directs that the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) shall continue its determination but shall not give effect to the determination until the deposit condition is satisfied.

4. The amount deposited by the appellant shall be invested in a short‑term, interest‑bearing Fixed Deposit with a nationalised bank on an auto‑renewal basis.

Final Outcome

  • The stay is conditional on NEEPCO depositing the stipulated 50 % of the differential amount within the four‑week period; until then, CERC’s determination will remain unenforced.

Topics: Power Sector, Court Order