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