W.B.S.E.B vs FAKIR CHAND RICE MILL

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of a discretionary order regarding a demand for Rs.28,68,264.06 due to alleged pilferages in meter readings for electrical energy supplied. The Court found that the High Court failed to properly adjudicate the matter before directing the respondents to deposit Rs.5,60,000/-. It held that the respondents must deposit Rs.12 lakhs, considering the obligation to supply energy and the need for a fair determination of the controversy. The appeal was disposed of without costs.