P.G.V.C.L. Sub Division vs GAGJIBHAI VAHABHAI (RANCHHODBHAI) SONDALA — 6/2026

Order

Case Summary: RCS/06/2026 Court Decision: The court rejected the plaintiff's suit for recovery of electricity theft damages under Order 7 Rule 11(d) of the Civil Procedure Code, holding that civil courts lack jurisdiction over such matters. Key Reasoning: The court determined that electricity theft cases under Section 135 of the Electricity Act 2003 fall exclusively within the jurisdiction of Special Courts established under Section 153 of the Act. Section 145 of the Act impliedly bars civil courts from entertaining disputes regarding civil liability in theft cases, which are determined by Special Courts under Section 154(5). Since the defendant was found illegally using electricity without being a customer, and this constituted theft rather than mere unauthorized use, only a Special Court could adjudicate the plaintiff's damage claim. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

Disposed

Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

Order

Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

Summons - Notice

Addi CIVIL Judge & J.M.F.C

First hearing

Initial hearing scheduled

Case filed

Registration No. 6/2026