Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 18 August 2026
Case Overview
- Appellant: Sarda Metals and Alloys Ltd; Respondents: Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission and others.
- The appeal (Civil Appeal No. 10180/2026) challenges an order of the Commission imposing Grid Support Charges.
- The matter was heard before a two‑judge bench comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe.
- Counsel for the appellant included Ms. Poonam Verma Sengupta and advocates Saunak Kumar Rajguru, Pradyumn Amit Sharma, and Sidharth Sethi.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court admitted the appeal and stayed the operation of the impugned order.
- The stay is conditional upon the appellant depositing fifty percent (50%) of the Grid Support Charges for arrears and the recurring amounts levied.
- The required deposit must be made within twelve weeks from the order date (i.e., by 11 November 2026).
- The appeal is listed together with Civil Appeal No. 7196 of 2024.
Topics: Legal Stay, Grid Support Charges