Authority: Supreme Court of India, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction (Bench of Hon'ble Justices Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Alok Aradhe)

Order Date: 13 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Appellant – Punjab State Power Corporation Limited; Respondent – M/S Asian Fine Cement Pvt Ltd & Anr.
  • Civil Appeal No.: 8812/2026 (also referenced as Civil Appeal No(s). 8812/2026).
  • Interim Applications (IA): IA No. 182952/2026 – Condonation of delay in filing; IA No. 182949/2026 – Condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects; IA No. 182954/2026 – Stay application.
  • Nature of Proceeding: Appeal against the order of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity; appellant sought relief alleging error by the Tribunal.
  • Counsel for Appellant: Mr. Maninder Singh, Sr. Adv. (NP); Mr. Rajat Bhardwaj, AOR; Ms. Ankita M. Bhardwaj, Adv.; Mr. Dushyant Chaudhary, Adv.
  • Counsel for Respondent: Not listed in the record.
  • Hearing Details: The matter was called for hearing on 13‑07‑2026 before the two‑judge bench. Arguments were presented by Mr. Rajat Bhardwaj on behalf of the appellant.
  • Court’s Observations: The Court examined the facts and circumstances and concluded that the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity had not committed any error in law or fact.

Final Outcome

  • The Court condoned the delay in filing the appeal and related interim applications.
  • The Civil Appeal is dismissed in terms of the signed order.
  • The Court directed that any pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.
  • The order was signed by the bench and placed on file by Court Master Kapil Tandon and Assistant Registrar Nidhi Wason.

Topics: Legal Judgment, Power Sector Regulation