loader image

Supreme Court Seeks Response in Plea Concerning Regular Appointment in Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission

Supreme Court Seeks Response in Plea Concerning Regular Appointment in Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission

Energy Watchdog v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr., W.P.(C) No. 626/2026 [Order dated May 18, 2026]

DERC regular appointments

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a writ petition filed by Energy Watchdog concerning the regular appointment of members in the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) and directed the Standing Counsel to obtain instructions regarding the appointment of the Chairperson and other Members of the Commission.

A Bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi has issued notice returnable on May 25, 2026.

Also readWhether Members of DERC Acting Collectively as ‘Commission’ Could Exercise Powers of Chairperson to Terminate? Delhi HC To Consider

Appearances

Petitioner- Mr. Pranav Sachdeva, Adv. Mr. Praveen Gaur, AOR

PDF Icon

Energy Watchdog v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Preview PDF