Tata Power Company Ltd vs Reliance Energy Limited & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed statutory appeals under Section 125 of the Electricity Act, 2003, challenging the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity's order that set aside the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission's decision. The Court held that the absence of a written agreement between Tata Power Company Ltd. and Reliance Energy Ltd. does not negate the long-standing practice of power supply, emphasizing the importance of historical agreements and operational realities in the electricity sector. The judgment reaffirmed the regulatory framework under the 2003 Act, ensuring that distribution licensees maintain their obligations to procure electricity from generating companies.