The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed the Punjab government's decision to increase electricity tariff. Background: The decision to increase electricity tariff was taken by the Punjab government to meet the revenue gap. Parties: The petition was filed by a group of industrialists, while the respondents included the Punjab government and the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited. Legal issues: The main legal issue in the case was whether the decision to increase electricity tariff was valid. Court observations: The high court observed that the decision to increase electricity tariff was taken without considering the impact on industrialists and common people. Significance: The stay order is significant as it provides relief to industrialists and common people who would have been affected by the increase in electricity tariff. The case highlights the need for the government to consider the impact of its decisions on various stakeholders.