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Supreme Court Orders Punjab, Haryana to Settle Himachal Pradesh's Power Debt
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 09:01 AM
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The Supreme Court has mandated that Punjab and Haryana fulfill their obligation to supply Himachal Pradesh with its due share of electricity. This order stems from a dispute over unpaid energy arrears.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a directive to the states of Punjab and Haryana, ordering them to settle the outstanding energy dues owed to Himachal Pradesh. The court's decision comes after a prolonged legal battle between the three states regarding the distribution and payment of electricity. Himachal Pradesh had been seeking the fulfillment of its energy entitlement from Punjab and Haryana, claiming that it was not receiving its due share. The Supreme Court's intervention aims to resolve this dispute and ensure equitable distribution of power resources.