PGVCL vs KARABHAI MANGABHAI MAKVANA — 20/2025

Case Summary: PGVCL v. Karabhai Mangabhai Makvana (Case 20/2025) The court ruled partially in favor of PGVCL (Paschim Gujarat Vidyut Company Limited), a power distribution utility, against respondent Karabhai Mangabhai Makvana for illegal electricity theft. The court found the respondent guilty of power theft at his residence in Mevasa village, where unauthorized cable connections were discovered diverting electricity worth ₹9,181-97 paise. The court awarded PGVCL the unpaid electricity bill amount with 6% annual interest from the date of the bill until payment, while partially rejecting the utility's claim for damages and higher interest rates, noting no contractual agreement existed between the parties on interest terms. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.