India - Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

Regulatory Enforcement Petitions Cannot Be Converted into Monetary Claim Adjudications: CERC

CERC Denies Bid to Transform Enforcement Petition into a ₹600 Crore Damage Suit In a significant ruling concerning electricity regulation, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has dismissed a move by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) to expand ...

03 Jun 2026

India - Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

PPA Termination Does Not Discharge Transmission Obligations Under Section 79 of the Electricity Act: CERC Rules

Independent Obligations: CERC Upholds Transmission Fee Liability Despite PPA Termination In a significant ruling for the renewable energy sector, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has clarified the legal boundaries between Power Purchase Agreem...

02 Jun 2026

India - Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

Finance and Procurement Costs are Integral Parts of Energy Charges under PPA: Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

A Two-Decade Victory: CERC Rules in Favor of Lanco Kondapalli in Fuel Cost Dispute In a landmark order, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has brought an end to a protracted legal stalemate, directing Andhra Pradesh and Telangana DISCOMs to reimburs...

02 Jun 2026

India - Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

States' Jurisdiction Over Intra-State Open Access Confirmed by CERC in Jindal Steel Matter

Jurisdictional Boundaries: CERC Rules on Intra-State Open Access Disputes In a significant order clarifying the limits of its own authority, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has dismissed a petition filed by Jindal Steel Limited (JSL...

01 Jun 2026

India - Customs Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal

CESTAT Dismisses Customs Appeals Against Adani Entities Over Valuation Disputes Involving Same DRI Investigation

The Finality of Facts: CESTAT Ends Long-Running Adani Customs Valuation Dispute In a decisive set of orders, the Mumbai bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has dismissed six appeals filed by the Commissioner ...

05 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Indian Railways Not Deemed Distribution Licensee Under Section 14 Electricity Act; Liable for Cross-Subsidy Surcharge as Consumer: Supreme Court

Railways Derailed: Supreme Court Rules It's Just Another Power Consumer, Not a LicenseeIn a landmark verdict that could reshape how India's vast railway network procures electricity, the Supreme Court on May 8, 2026, dismissed appeals by Indian Railways, holding it is aconsumerunder the Elect...

08 May 2026

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No Prima Facie Case of Anti-Competitive Agreements or Abuse of Dominance in Solar Tender: CCI Closes Matter Under Section 26(2) of Competition Act

CCI Clears Adani Group in Solar Power Bid Saga: No Dominance, No Foul PlayIn a decisive ruling dated April 16, 2026, India'sCompetition Commission of India (CCI)shut down allegations of bid rigging and market abuse against Adani Group entities and others in a high-stakes solar power tender. T...

17 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

SERCs Have Exclusive Power to Factor Govt GBI in Tariff But Must Respect Incentive's Purpose: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Strikes Balance: SERCs Can Eye Govt Incentives in Tariffs, But Not Hijack ThemIn a nuanced verdict blending regulatory autonomy with national renewable energy ambitions (Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited & Anr.v.Green Infra Wind Solutions Limited& Ors...

25 Mar 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court's 2025 Administrative Law Highlights: Judgments 26-50

Supreme Court's 2025 Administrative Law Highlights: Judgments 26-50 In a year marked by evolving challenges in governance and regulatory frameworks, the Supreme Court of India delivered a series of landmark judgments that reinforced the foundational principles of administrative law. As part o...

25 Dec 2025

India - Supreme Court

2025 Supreme Court and ITAT Digests: Key Rulings on Administrative Functions and Tax Disputes

2025 Supreme Court and ITAT Digests: Key Rulings on Administrative Functions and Tax Disputes In the ever-evolving landscape of Indian law, the Supreme Court's Annual Digest for 2025 on Administrative Law, alongside the comprehensive Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Decisions Digest, offe...

25 Dec 2025