Supreme Court notice to Delhi Government on DERC appointments on May 18, 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 19 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Supreme Court (SC) issued a notice to the Delhi government and the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) on May 18, 2026.
The notice follows a plea by the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Energy Watchdog seeking the constitution of a selection committee for regular appointments of the DERC chairperson and members.
The Bench was headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant.
The petition states that the current composition of the DERC consists of only two pro tem members and lacks a chairperson and a person of law as a member.
The plea argues that the current status violates the Electricity Act, which requires State Electricity Regulatory Commissions to be autonomous and independent from governmental interference.