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JSA successfully represented UltraTech Cement Ltd. before the Karnataka High Court and secured an interim stay on the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission’s Open Access Regulations, 2025

JSA successfully represented UltraTech Cement Ltd. (“UTCL”) before the Karnataka High Court in securing an interim stay on the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions of Open Access) Regulations, 2025

On 24.07.2025, the Karnataka High Court (“KHC”) granted an interim stay on the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions of Open Access) Regulations, 2025. In doing so, KHC revived Ld. KERC’s interim arrangement dated 21.01.2025 and directed parties to be governed by the interim arrangement with respect to wheeling and banking. KHC, has, prima facie taken cognizance of UTCL’s grievance on issues relating to banking and open access.  Attempts (in various forms) have been made to curtail banking across the nation. KHC’s indulgence in correcting the position is a welcome step for the renewable energy industry, where banking plays a pivotal role – until viable storage options are realised.

JSA’s team comprised of Abhishek Munot (Lead Partner), along with Tushar Nagar (Partner) and Purvi Shrivastava (Associate).

Telangana High Court Allows Writ Petition, Sets Aside EESL’s Suspension Letter Against Vinci Global Private Limited

JSA successfully represented Vinci Global Private Limited (“Vinci”) before the High Court of Telangana in a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India (“Writ Petition”). The petition challenged a suspension letter dated October 14, 2024 (“Suspension Letter”), issued by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (“EESL”), which barred Vinci from participating in EESL’s tendering processes for one year.

Vinci had participated in a tender floated by EESL for the installation and maintenance of LED streetlights in Telangana. After submitting its bid, and before any letter of award was issued, Vinci withdrew from the tender process citing its financial situation. Subsequently, EESL issued the Suspension Letter, effectively blacklisting Vinci for a period of one year, without providing a prior show-cause notice or an opportunity to be heard.

Vinci approached the High Court, arguing that the suspension/blacklisting order was issued in blatant violation of the principles of natural justice, was arbitrary, and would cause irreparable damage to its business and reputation. Vinci contended that such a severe action, which has civil consequences, cannot be taken without affording a fair hearing.

By its final order dated July 2, 2025, the High Court of Telangana allowed the Writ Petition and set aside the Suspension Letter. The Court held that an order of blacklisting, which has severe consequences, cannot be sustained without following the principles of natural justice. The Court noted that EESL had failed to provide a show-cause notice or an opportunity for a hearing to Vinci before passing the impugned order, rendering it unsustainable in the eyes of the law.

Legal Team

The matter was led by Harshavardhan Abburi (Partner), supported by the Constitutional & Administrative Law Litigation Team, including:

  • Poojitha Babbepalli, Principal Associate
  • Manoj Bhukya, Associate
  • Pooja Gandhi, Associate
  • Phanindranath Chowdary Ponneganti, Associate

 

Sidharth Sethi | Conference On Institutional Arbitration: An Effective Framework For Dispute Resolution

Our Partner, Sidharth Sethi, was invited as a speaker by the Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice (DLA MoL&J) and the India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC) at the National Conference on “Institutional Arbitration: An Effective Framework For Dispute Resolution”.

This Conference, held on 14 June 2025 at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi was organised by DLA MoL&J in collaboration with IIAC and Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC).

The keynote address was delivered by Sh. Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), MoL&J, in the distinguished presence of Dr. Anju Rathi Rana, Secretary, DLA, Mr. K. Moses Chalai, Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises, Sh. Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman – ONGC and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Hemant Gupta (Retd.), Chairperson – IIAC.

Sidharth spoke on the topic, “Best Practices During Arbitral Process: A Discourse”.  The other esteemed panellists included:

  • Ms. Sandhya Yadav, CGM-Chief Legal Services, ONGC;
  • Mr. Amit Jindal, Head-Legal, Directorate General of Hydrocarbons;
  • Ms. Smitha Sehgal, DGM (Legal), Engineers India Ltd.;
  • Mr. Hasit Seth, Independent Counsel, Arbitrator & Mediator.

 

The session was moderated by Mr. Vikas Mahendra, Partner, Keystone Partners.

Also present on the occasion were senior officials of DLA and various Central Public Sector Undertakings.

Click here to watch excerpts from Sidharth’s address.