Southern Power Distribution Company Of ... vs Gopal Agarwal

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that an auction purchaser cannot be denied a Low Tension electricity connection due to unpaid dues of the previous owner, referencing the principles established in Isha Marbles v. Bihar State Electricity Board, (1995) 2 SCC 648 and Ahmedabad Electricity Co. Ltd. v. Gujarat Inns (P) Ltd., (2004) 3 SCC 587. The Court confirmed that the appellants could not withhold power supply based on the previous owner's arrears, thus affirming the High Court's ruling in favor of the first respondent.