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Gujarat High Court Allows Appeal in Power Theft Recovery Suit — Failure to Prove Ownership and Possession of Premises Renders Decree Unsustainable. The court held that the plaintiff must establish the defendant's ownership or possession of the premises where theft occurred to fix liability under the Indian Electricity Act, 1910.

16 Jan 2026

The appellant, Gajendrasinh P Zala, filed a First Appeal under Section 96 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, challenging the judgment and decree da...

High Court

Bombay High Court Quashes FIR in Electricity Theft Case Against Owner — Mere Ownership Not Sufficient for Section 135 Liability. The court held that without specific evidence of direct involvement in tampering, the owner cannot be prosecuted under the Electricity Act, 2003.

9 Oct 2025

The applicant, Navin Prakashsingh Thakur, filed a criminal application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 seeking quashing of F...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Allows Appeal of Director Convicted for Electricity Theft — Acquittal Restored Due to Lack of Evidence of Personal Involvement. Vicarious liability under Sections 39 and 44 of Indian Electricity Act, 1910 cannot be imposed without proof of direct participation or knowledge of tampering.

24 Mar 2025

The appellant, Mahaveer, was a director of M/s Rushi Steels and Alloys Pvt. Ltd., a company in Jalana, Maharashtra. The Maharashtra State Electricity ...

High Court

High Court of Bombay at Aurangabad Dismisses MSEDCL Petition Against Consumer in Unauthorized Use of Electricity Case — Licensee Not Liable for Tariff Violation by Sub-Licensee Without Privity of Contract.

6 Feb 2024

The petitioner, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL), filed a writ petition challenging the order of the appellate authori...

High Court

Bombay High Court Dismisses MSEDCL Petitions Against Ombudsman Orders for New Electricity Connections. Court holds that refusal to provide new connections based on previous dues of a different entity is arbitrary and violative of Section 43 of Electricity Act, 2003.

2 Jan 2020

The Bombay High Court dismissed two writ petitions filed by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) challenging orders of the Ele...

High Court

Bombay High Court Acquits Appellant in Electricity Theft Case Due to Lack of Evidence of Theft. Conviction under Section 135 of Electricity Act, 2003 set aside as prosecution failed to prove dishonest abstraction of energy beyond reasonable doubt.

4 Apr 2019

The present appeal arises from the judgment and order of conviction passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Jalna, in Special Case (Elec.) No.11 of 2...

High Court

Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition by Electricity Distribution Company Challenging Consumer Forum Order Setting Aside Supplementary Bills. Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum Has Jurisdiction Under Section 42(5) of Electricity Act, 2003 to Adjudicate Disputes Regarding Defective Metering and Supplementary Bills.

18 Dec 2018

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 25.03.2017 passed by the Cons...

High Court

High Court of Bombay at Aurangabad Acquits Accused in Electricity Theft Case Due to Lack of Independent Witnesses and Procedural Irregularities. Conviction under Sections 135 and 138 of Electricity Act, 2003 set aside as prosecution failed to prove tampering beyond reasonable doubt.

27 Apr 2011

The appellant, Anandrao Madhavrao Shinde, was convicted by the learned Adhoc Additional Sessions Judge, Dhule, in Special Case No.126 of 2006 for offe...

High Court

Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction for Electricity Theft Under Section 135(a) of Indian Electricity Act, 2003 — Hook on LT Supply Line Constitutes Theft. Assessment of civil liability under Section 154(5) is integral to sentencing and must be determined by the Special Court.

11 Mar 2011

The appellant, Bhagwant Nivrutti Jadhav, was convicted by the Special Judge, Osmanabad, in Special Case (Electricity) No.51 of 2006 for the offence pu...

High Court

Bombay High Court Quashes Electricity Demand Notice for Violation of Natural Justice. Demand of Rs. 56,03,815.50 set aside as no opportunity of hearing was given before raising the demand under the Electricity Act, 2003.

25 Nov 2005

The petitioner, Twenty First Century Wire Rods Limited, challenged a demand notice dated 22.09.2003 issued by respondent no.3 and the appellate order ...

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