India's Supreme Court overturns TPDDL billing for defunct Rithala plant
NewsBytes | May 8, 2026 5:39 AM CST
Court stresses consumer protection in billing
The court made it clear: you shouldn't have to pay for services you don't get.
They emphasized, "the object of enabling reasonable cost recovery for utilities must be weighed against and calibrated with paramount obligation to safeguard consumer interest."
It's a win for consumer rights and means regulators will have to keep companies in check when it comes to your electricity bills.
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