P.G.V.C.L. Sub Division vs Prakashbhai Ukabhai Bhadania — 10/2026

Order

Case Summary: P.G.V.C.L. Sub Division v. Prakashbhai Ukabhai Bhadania (RCS/10/2026) The court rejected the electricity company's suit for recovery of damages from the defendant for alleged electricity theft under Section 135 of the Electricity Act 2003. The judge held that civil courts lack jurisdiction to determine civil liability in electricity theft cases, as such matters fall exclusively within the purview of Special Courts established under Section 153 of the Act. Section 145 of the Electricity Act impliedly bars civil court jurisdiction over disputes concerning civil liability arising from theft of electricity, making the Special Court the sole authority empowered under Section 154(5) to adjudicate such matters. 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. 10/2026