NORTH DELHI POWER LTD. vs GOVT. OF N.C.T. .

The Supreme Court addressed the liability of North Delhi Power Limited and BSES Rajdhani Limited regarding employees of the erstwhile Delhi Electric Supply Undertaking who ceased employment prior to 1.7.2002. The Court held that under the Delhi Electric Reforms Act, 2000, specifically referencing Section 2 and the definitions therein, the appellants are responsible for meeting these liabilities as determined by the Delhi High Court. The judgment affirmed the High Court's ruling, clarifying the obligations of the appellants under the Act.