M/S. KOTHARI INDUSTRIAL CORP. LTD. vs TAMILNADU ELECTRICITY BOARD

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals against the Madras High Court's decision regarding tariff concessions under the Tamil Nadu Revision of Tariff Rates on Supply of Electrical Energy Act, 1978. The Court examined the applicability of the doctrine of promissory estoppel and legitimate expectation in light of a notification that restricted tariff concessions when industries began earning profits. The Court held that the matter involves differing opinions in previous judgments and referred the case to a larger bench for resolution, indicating the need for clarity on the legal principles involved.