Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Delhi High Court Rules Electricity a Fundamental Right
The Delhi High Court said that electricity is a very important right for everyone, just like the right to live.
A tenant in Delhi had his electricity cut off because he couldn't pay his bills and there was a fight with his landlord.
The court said that even if there is a fight between a tenant and a landlord, the electricity should not be cut off.
The court told the electricity company to turn the power back on without needing permission from the landlord.
The tenant had been living there since 2016 and had already paid his bills, so the court decided he should get his electricity back.
Delhi High Court ruled that electricity is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
Court directed the power distributor to restore electricity supply to the tenant without requiring an NOC from the landlord.
Tenant had been in possession of the property since 2016 under registered lease deeds.
Electricity was disconnected due to non-payment of dues, which were later cleared by the tenant.
Court emphasized that pending landlord-tenant disputes cannot be the basis for depriving electricity, a basic amenity.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, Tenant, Landlord, Power Distributor
- What
- Court ruled electricity is a fundamental right and directed restoration of electricity supply to tenant without NOC from landlord
- When
- Pending disputes since 2016, electricity disconnected on 28th November 2025, court decision in 2025
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To uphold the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution, ensuring access to basic necessities like electricity
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Petitioner
- Tenant
- Respondent
- Power Distributor
- Issue
- Electricity Disconnection Due to Landlord-Tenant Dispute
- Court's Decision
- Directed Power Distributor to Restore Electricity Without NOC from Landlord
- Legal Basis
- Article 21 of the Constitution of India
- Pending Dispute
- Civil Suit by Landlord for Possession and Rent Arrears
- Tenant's Possession
- Since 2016 Under Registered Lease Deeds