Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 05‑08‑2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: M/s Sarda Metals and Alloys Ltd.
- Respondent: Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC).
- The petition is Special Leave Petition (C) No. 17570/2026, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 22‑04‑2026 in WP No. 24693/2024 passed by the High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amravati.
- Counsel for the petitioner included senior counsel Mr. Mukul Rohatgi and a team of advocates; no counsel appeared for the respondent despite service of notice.
- The matter was called for hearing on 03‑08‑2026 before a bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
Final Outcome
1. The Court directed that, pending disposal of the Special Leave Petition, the recovery notice dated 24‑06‑2026 and any other similar notices concerning amounts recoverable for the period 2017‑2022 shall remain stayed.
2. The Court expressly clarified that this interim stay does not affect or prejudice any future liability of the petitioner.
3. The matter is ordered to be re‑listed for further hearing on 07‑09‑2026.
4. The order was signed by Assistant Registrar‑cum‑PS, Jayant Kumar Arora.
Topics: Regulatory Enforcement, Court Order