In Brief
A power distribution company in Telangana sought to deny a domestic electricity connection to an auction purchaser due to unpaid arrears of the previous owner. The High Court had ruled that a new buyer at an auction sale conducted on 'as is where is' basis cannot be held liable for the previous owner's electricity dues. The Supreme Court upheld this judgment, holding that an auction purchaser cannot be denied a fresh connection on account of arrears owed by the former owner. The Court dismissed the power company's appeal, affirming that new purchasers are not liable for pre-existing liabilities unless explicitly undertaken.
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