PASCHIMANCHAL VIDYUT VITRAN NIGM.LD.&ORS vs M/S DVS STEELS & ALLOYS PVT.LTD..

The Supreme Court addressed the dispute between Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. and the third respondent regarding the recovery of electricity dues amounting to Rs.105.78 lakhs under the Electricity Act. The Court held that the appellant could not refuse electricity supply to the first respondent based on disputed dues of the third respondent, emphasizing that the pending litigation should not impede the provision of essential services. The Court affirmed the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission's directive to accept a bank guarantee and provide connections, thereby ensuring compliance with statutory obligations under the Electricity Act.