The Delhi High Court held that access to electricity is a fundamental right under Article 21 and cannot be denied to a person in lawful possession of a property. The Court ordered BSES to restore power without insisting on a landlord’s NOC despite a pending tenancy dispute.
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On 13th April: In a late-night hearing, the Madras High Court intervened as the Tamil Nadu government failed to provide basic amenities for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary celebration. Justice Subramaniam personally directed the government to immediately arrange necessary facilities for the public gathering at the memorial in Chennai. The court’s directive emphasized the importance of ensuring a suitable environment for the commemoration.
