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Power Sector Development — Environmental Cases

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Environmental Cases

Energy Watchdog vs. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission & Others

2017

The Supreme Court upheld CERC's authority to determine tariffs for inter-state electricity transactions and emphasized the regulatory commission's independence from government…

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. vs. Solar Semiconductor Power Company (India) Pvt. Ltd.

2017

The Supreme Court ruled that changes in law provisions in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) must be interpreted to protect project viability while balancing consumer interests.…