N.D.M.C vs Mrs Hirinder Sachdev, W/O Late Shri ...

The Supreme Court held that the use of premises for running a guest house does not constitute commercial use under the Indian Electricity Act, specifically referencing Section 23. The Court found that the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) was not entitled to charge non-domestic rates for electricity and water as the guest house lacked kitchen facilities, thus qualifying as residential use. The High Court's decision to reverse the lower courts' rulings was upheld, favoring the landlord's position.