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 - Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

CERC Denies Retrospective Compensation for De-capitalized Transmission Assets Under Section 79 of the Electricity Act

Dead Assets, Live Costs: CERC Rules on Stranded Transmission Infrastructure In a significant order clarifying the financial boundaries of utility compensation, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has ruled against granting retrospective compensat...

01 Jun 2026

India - Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

Past Practice on Payment Appropriation Binds Power Utilities Under Section 79(1)(f) Electricity Act: CERC

Bridging the Gap: CERC Affirms Stability Over Unilateral Changes in Power Contracts In a significant ruling concerning the appropriation of power purchase payments, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has clarified that once a payment methodology is established...

31 May 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

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

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala HC Upholds Tunnel Clearance, Limits Courts to Procedural Review in Eco-Litigation

Kerala HC Upholds Tunnel Clearance, Limits Courts to Procedural Review in Eco-Litigation In a significant ruling that underscores the boundaries of judicial intervention in environmental matters, the Kerala High Court has affirmed the environmental clearance granted for the ambitious Anakkamp...

16 Dec 2025