DEPUTY ENGINEER SHRI P.G.V.C.L VALLABHIPUR SUB DIVISION vs PAPPUBHAI KESHABHAI BHADBHIDIYA — 65/2025

Case Summary: RCS No. 65/2025 Court's Decision: The Principal Civil Judge of Vallabhipur partially granted the electricity company's claim against the defendant for illegal power theft. The court awarded ₹15,259.88 plus 6% annual simple interest from the date of filing until recovery, rejecting the plaintiff's demand for 18% interest. The defendant was ordered to pay the outstanding electricity dues from his movable and immovable property, with costs borne by the defendant. Key Facts: The Gujarat power distribution company sued to recover charges for unauthorized electricity consumption discovered during inspection on 09/10/2023, when the defendant was found drawing 528 horsepower illegally from a low-tension line. The defendant neither appeared nor filed any defense despite proper service. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.