Calcutta High Court Strikes Down Provision Allowing Consumers To Be Penalised For Excess Electricity Usage

The Calcutta High Court struck down a provision that allowed penalties on consumers for excess electricity usage, declaring it arbitrary and unreasonable. The court held that consumers cannot be penalized without establishing fault or negligence on their part. This decision safeguards consumer rights and ensures fair treatment under electricity regulations, preventing unjustified financial burdens on users.