Bihar State Electricity Board & Anr vs Umi Special Steel Limited

The Supreme Court addressed the enforceability of a contract for the supply of electricity under the terms of the Agreement dated 12th January 1972, specifically focusing on Clauses 4(a), 8, and 9. The Court held that the consumer could not unilaterally terminate the Agreement before the expiration of three years, and any determination thereafter required a twelve-month notice. The Court ruled that the Respondent's request to terminate the Agreement was not valid as it did not comply with the stipulated notice period, thus upholding the lower court's dismissal of the appeal.