U.P. Power Corp. Ltd. & Ors vs Vimla Devi & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the energy charges levied by the appellant-Corporation on the first respondent for the period of alleged meter fault were unjustified, as proper procedures were not followed. The Court directed that the energy bills be revised based on the average consumption for twelve months, ending with 31.01.2010, and a fresh demand be issued within two months. The Court emphasized that the appellants could take coercive action if the balance amount was not paid within the stipulated time, thus resolving the dispute raised in the writ petition.