Basic Amenities Like Electricity Connection Is Fundamental Right: Punjab & Haryana HC Quashes Arbitrary Cut-Off Date To Apply For Electric Connection

The Punjab and Haryana High Court quashed an arbitrary cut-off date for applying for electricity connections, stating that basic amenities like electricity are a fundamental right. The court held that setting an unreasonable deadline for availing essential services is discriminatory and violates the right to a basic standard of living. This ruling emphasizes the obligation of the state to ensure access to necessary amenities for all citizens without arbitrary restrictions.