DEPUTY ENGINEER SHRI P.G.V.C.L VALLABHIPUR SUB DIVISION vs JAYNTIBHAI HARJIBHAI KARIYA — 66/2025

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Case Summary: RCS No. 66/2025 Court Decision: The Principal Civil Judge, Vallabhipur partially allowed the electricity company's claim against the defendant for unauthorized electricity theft. The court ordered the defendant to pay ₹18,807.68 with 6% annual simple interest from the filing date until full recovery, plus court costs. Key Facts & Reasoning: During an inspection on October 9, 2023, the defendant was caught illegally tapping electricity from the company's low-tension line, stealing 710 horsepower without authorization. The company issued a bill of ₹13,824.21 plus a disconnection penalty of ₹4,983.37, totaling ₹18,807.68. The defendant failed to appear in court despite proper service of summons, resulting in ex-parte proceedings. The court found the plaintiff's evidence credible and awarded partial relief, reducing the requested 18% interest to 6% based on current prevailing rates. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

Disposed

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Plaintiff Evidence

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For Written Statement

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For Written Statement

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Summons - Notice

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Summons - Notice

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Summons - Notice

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Summons - Notice

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Summons - Notice

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Summons - Notice

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First hearing

Initial hearing scheduled

Case filed

Registration No. 66/2025