PGVCL Gariyadhar Through Its Deputy Engineer vs DUDHIBEN BADHABHAI NAGAR — 9/2025

Case Summary: RCS No. 09 of 2025 Court Decision: The court partially allowed PGVCL's claim against Dudhiben Badhabhai Nagar for unauthorized electricity consumption. The court ordered the respondent to pay Rs. 28,040/10 with 6% annual interest from the date of filing until full payment, and directed recovery from the respondent's property. The court rejected the petitioner's claim for 18% interest, awarding only 6% instead. Key Reasoning: The court found that the respondent illegally drew electricity directly from PGVCL's power line without authorization or proper connection, constituting electricity theft. The court accepted the petitioner's evidence and documentary proofs while noting the respondent failed to appear or contest the claims. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.