Haryana State Electricity Board vs M/S. Hanuman Rice Mills Dhanauri & Ors

The Supreme Court held that an auction purchaser of property is not liable for the electricity dues of the previous owner unless explicitly stated in the sale terms. The Court affirmed the Punjab & Haryana High Court's ruling that the liability for electricity charges cannot be imposed on a subsequent purchaser, referencing Isha Marbles v. Bihar State Electricity Board (1995) 2 SCC 648. The Court dismissed the appellant's appeal, reinforcing that the principles of res judicata do not apply as the suits addressed different issues.