N.D.M.C. vs SOHAN LAL SACHDEV (DEAD)THRU.LR.

The Supreme Court addressed whether the use of premises for a guest house constitutes domestic use for electricity charges under the Indian Electricity Act. The Court held that while the NDMC is competent to charge non-domestic rates, the operation of a guest house without kitchen facilities is deemed residential use, thus entitling the landlord to challenge the NDMC's demand. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, reversing the lower courts' findings that supported the NDMC's classification of the premises as commercial.