SRI CHANDU KHAMARU vs NAYAN MALIK .

The Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court's decision that the appellant was not entitled to electricity supply through disputed land until he established his rights in civil court, as per Section 42(1) and Section 43(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003. The Court emphasized that the distribution licensee's duty to supply electricity is contingent upon the resolution of property disputes. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's ruling that the distribution licensee must refrain from supplying electricity until the civil suit is resolved.