Sri Chandu Khamaru vs Nayan Malik & Ors

The Supreme Court held that under Section 42(1) and Section 43(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003, a distribution licensee is obligated to supply electricity to premises upon request, provided the applicant is the rightful owner or occupier. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision that the appellant could not receive electricity through disputed land until his ownership was established in civil court. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, upholding the High Court's ruling that the distribution licensee must refrain from supplying electricity until the ownership dispute is resolved.