Senior Advocate Shyam Divan flagged that the Discoms vs JSW case was shifted from the Supreme Court’s roster bench without explanation, raising serious concerns. The Court has now directed the matter to be listed before the appropriate bench in December.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that denial of electricity based on lack of ownership documents violates access to basic services. The case involved Krishnawathi, whose application was rejected under Clause 5.30 of JERC Regulation. Justice Rao emphasized that essential services shouldn’t be denied to lawful occupants, even encroachers, highlighting prior court decisions supporting this view.