L.M.L. LIMITED vs STATE OF U.P..

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of tariff determination under the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 and the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Reforms Act, 1999. The Court held that the U.P. Power Corporation Ltd. and other licensees must adhere to the tariff framework established by the U.P. Electricity Regulatory Commission, emphasizing the need for transparency and fairness in tariff applications. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decisions regarding the tariff rates applicable to large industrial consumers.