DAKSHIN HARYANA BIJLI VITRN.NIGM.LD.&ANR vs M/S EXCEL BUILDCON PVT.LTD..

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's unconditional stay on the payment of electricity dues was legally unsustainable, referencing Clause 21-A of the Terms and Conditions of Supply. The Court distinguished the case from Isha Marbles vs. Bihar State Electricity Board, emphasizing that Respondent No.1 must deposit a further sum of Rupees twenty five lakhs, with specific timelines for payment. The appeal was allowed in part, modifying the stay order contingent upon timely deposits by Respondent No.1.