GRID CORPORATION OF ORISSA LTD. vs BALASORE TECHNICAL SCHOOL

The Supreme Court addressed the dispute arising from an agreement for the supply of electrical energy under the Electricity Supply Act, 1948, specifically referencing Section 49. The Court held that the respondent was not liable to pay any charges for electricity consumed after the disconnection, as the Arbitrator's award, which found no dues payable, was upheld. The judgment confirmed the High Court's decision to set aside the Subordinate Judge's order that had previously invalidated the Arbitrator's award, thereby establishing the principle that arbitration awards must be respected unless they contravene the agreement.