Supreme Court of India · 2007-12-13
L.M.L. Ltd vs State Of U.P. & Ors
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- L.M.L. Ltd
- Respondent
- State Of U.P. & Ors
- Author
- S.B. Sinha
- Bench
- S.B. Sinha, Harjit Singh Bedi
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the legality of tariff rates set by the U.P. Power Corporation Ltd. under the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 and the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Reforms Act, 1999. The Court held that the tariff determination process must adhere to the principles of transparency and fairness as mandated by the regulatory framework. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decisions regarding the tariff rates and their applicability to various consumers.