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Supreme Court Upholds Power Purchase Agreements in Renewable Energy Sector: Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited vs. Renew Wind Energy (Rajkot) Private Limited (2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Power Purchase Agreements in Renewable Energy Sector: Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited vs. Renew Wind Energy (Rajkot) Private Limited (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a change in regulations regarding the pricing of renewable energy certificates (RECs) can retroactively alter the terms of existing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). CASE TYPE: Electricity Law, Contract Law […]

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Supreme Court Clarifies Compensation for Change in Law in Power Purchase Agreements: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited vs. Adani Power Maharashtra Limited & Ors. (2023) INSC 174 (03 March 2023)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Compensation for Change in Law in Power Purchase Agreements Date of the Judgment: 03 March 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 174 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., Vikram Nath, J. Can changes in government policies regarding coal supply affect existing power purchase agreements? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question, focusing on the

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Supreme Court Clarifies Compensation for Coal Shortfall Under Power Purchase Agreements: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited vs. Adani Power Maharashtra Limited & Ors. (2023) INSC 208 (03 March 2023)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Compensation for Coal Shortfall Under Power Purchase Agreements Date of the Judgment: 03 March 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 208 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., Vikram Nath, J. Can power generating companies claim compensation for a shortfall in coal supply, and if so, how should this compensation be calculated? The Supreme Court of India

Supreme Court Clarifies Compensation for Coal Shortfall Under Power Purchase Agreements: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited vs. Adani Power Maharashtra Limited & Ors. (2023) INSC 208 (03 March 2023) Read Post »

Supreme Court Clarifies “Change in Law” in Power Purchase Agreements: Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. vs. Adani Power Rajasthan Limited (2020)

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Supreme Court Clarifies “Change in Law” in Power Purchase Agreements: Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. vs. Adani Power Rajasthan Limited (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a change in domestic coal policy constitutes a “Change in Law” event under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). CASE TYPE: Electricity Law, Contract Law Case Name: Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd.

Supreme Court Clarifies “Change in Law” in Power Purchase Agreements: Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. vs. Adani Power Rajasthan Limited (2020) Read Post »

Supreme Court Upholds Regulatory Authority’s Decision on Power Purchase Agreement: CLP India vs. Gujarat Urja (2020)

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Supreme Court Upholds Regulatory Authority’s Decision on Power Purchase Agreement: CLP India vs. Gujarat Urja (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Applicability of amended tariff notifications to existing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). CASE TYPE: Electricity Law, Contract Law, Regulatory Law. Case Name: CLP India Pvt. Ltd. vs. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. & Anr. [Judgment Date]: May 6,

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Supreme Court Upholds Differential Electricity Tariffs for Self-Financing Educational Institutions: Kerala State Electricity Board vs. Principal Sir Syed Institute (20 February 2020)

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Supreme Court Upholds Differential Electricity Tariffs for Self-Financing Educational Institutions: Kerala State Electricity Board vs. Principal Sir Syed Institute Date of the Judgment: 20 February 2020 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: Deepak Gupta, J., Aniruddha Bose, J. Can electricity tariffs for educational institutions vary based on whether they are self-financing or government-aided? The Supreme

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Supreme Court Upholds APERC’s Power to Determine Wheeling and Grid Support Charges: Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited vs. M/S Rain Calcining Limited & Others (29 November 2019)

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Supreme Court Upholds APERC’s Power to Determine Wheeling and Grid Support Charges: Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited vs. M/S Rain Calcining Limited & Others (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has the authority to determine wheeling charges and grid support charges under the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Reforms Act, 1998.

Supreme Court Upholds APERC’s Power to Determine Wheeling and Grid Support Charges: Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited vs. M/S Rain Calcining Limited & Others (29 November 2019) Read Post »

Supreme Court Upholds 23:77 Standby Charge Ratio Between Tata Power and Adani Electricity: Civil Appeal (2 May 2019)

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Supreme Court Upholds 23:77 Standby Charge Ratio Between Tata Power and Adani Electricity Date of the Judgment: 2 May 2019 The Supreme Court of India addressed a long-standing dispute regarding the sharing of standby charges between Tata Power Company Ltd. (TPC) and Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd. (formerly Reliance Energy Limited). The core issue revolved around

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Supreme Court clarifies coal cost calculation in Power Purchase Agreement: Nabha Power Ltd. vs. Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. (2017)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) concerning the calculation of energy charges, specifically regarding the cost of coal. CASE TYPE: Contractual Dispute/Electricity Law. Case Name: Nabha Power Limited (NPL) vs. Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) & Anr. Judgment Date: 05 October 2017 Date of the Judgment: 05 October 2017 Citation: 2017

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Supreme Court Upholds Surcharge on Arc Furnace Industries for Not Shifting to 66 KV Power Supply: Waryam Steel Castings vs. Punjab State Power Corporation (2017)

/ Electricity Act, 2003, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 61, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 62, Judges, Navin Sinha, Ranjan Gogoi, Tariff Determination

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a surcharge can be levied on arc furnace industries for not shifting to a 66 KV power supply line, despite earlier exemptions. CASE TYPE: Electricity Regulatory Law Case Name: Waryam Steel Castings Pvt. Ltd. vs. Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. Judgment Date: 19 June 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 19 June

Supreme Court Upholds Surcharge on Arc Furnace Industries for Not Shifting to 66 KV Power Supply: Waryam Steel Castings vs. Punjab State Power Corporation (2017) Read Post »

Supreme Court Upholds Surcharge on Arc Furnace Industries for Not Shifting to 66 KV Supply: Waryam Steel Castings vs. Punjab State Power Corporation (2017)

/ Electricity Act, 2003, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 61, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 62, Judges, Navin Sinha, Ranjan Gogoi, Regulatory Law, Regulatory Power, Statutory Authority, Tariff Determination

Can a regulatory body impose a surcharge on industries for not complying with voltage supply norms? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving arc furnace industries in Punjab. This case clarifies the extent of regulatory power in enforcing electricity supply standards and the validity of surcharges imposed for non-compliance. The

Supreme Court Upholds Surcharge on Arc Furnace Industries for Not Shifting to 66 KV Supply: Waryam Steel Castings vs. Punjab State Power Corporation (2017) Read Post »

Surcharge on Power Supply: Supreme Court Rules Against Arc Furnace Industries in Waryam Steel Castings Case (2017)

/ Electricity Act, 2003, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 61, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 62, Judges, Navin Sinha, Ranjan Gogoi, Tariff Determination

Can electricity providers levy a surcharge on industries that don’t upgrade their power infrastructure? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving arc furnace industries in Punjab. The court upheld the surcharge, finding it a justified measure to offset costs incurred by the power corporation. This judgment clarifies the power of

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