Advocate can't be billed for electricity
High CourtConsumer LawThe MP High Court has stated that an advocate cannot be billed for electricity at a commercial rate for running an office at home. The court held that the advocate is entitled to a domestic electricity connection and that the commercial rate is not applicable. The petitioners had argued that the advocate was using the electricity for commercial purposes and that they should be billed at the commercial rate. However, the court rejected their arguments, stating that the advocate was entitled to a domestic connection. This decision is significant for students preparing for the CLAT and Judiciary Exam, as it involves the interpretation of consumer laws and the rights of advocates.