N.D.M.C. vs Sohan Lal Sachdev (Dead) Represented By ...

The Supreme Court addressed whether the use of premises for a guest house constitutes 'domestic use' under the Indian Electricity Act. The Court held that while the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is authorized to categorize electricity charges, the operation of a guest house without kitchen facilities is residential in nature, thus not justifying non-domestic rates. The Court upheld the High Court's decision reversing the lower courts' rulings and ruled in favor of the landlord, preventing NDMC from imposing commercial rates.