In Brief
An auction purchaser acquired land, plant and machinery at a court-conducted auction held on an 'as is where is' basis following a bank's secured creditor action under SARFAESI Act. The electricity distribution company refused to provide a new connection citing unpaid arrears from the previous owner. The Supreme Court affirmed the High Court's decision, holding that an auction purchaser cannot be held liable for the previous owner's arrears and cannot be denied a fresh electricity connection on that ground. The new purchaser had no contractual privity with the utility regarding past dues.",
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