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High Court of Bombay Issues Rule and Hears Matter Finally in Writ Petition Challenging MSEDCL Communication. The Court Decides the Petition Under Article 226 of the Constitution with Consent of Parties After Respondents Waive Service.

The petitioners, a private limited company and its shareholder, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the High C...

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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.

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

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition in Service Matter — Denies Reinstatement as Wireman Due to Lack of Evidence. Petitioner failed to prove he was a wireman and not a helper; termination justified as per settlement terms.

The petitioner, Sakhawat Ibrahim Naik, filed a Writ Petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging the judgment and orde...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Motor Vehicle Theft Insurance Claim — Negligence Not a Valid Ground for Repudiation. Theft of vehicle due to driver leaving keys in ignition does not amount to breach of policy conditions; insurer directed to pay 75% of sum assured on non-standard basis.

The appellant, Ashok Kumar, was the owner of a truck (dumper) bearing registration No. HR-55C-5385, insured with New India Assurance Co. Ltd. for an I...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal by Electricity Distribution Company in Theft Case: Parallel Assessment Under Section 126 Permissible Despite Criminal Complaint Under Section 135. Assessment Under Section 126 Not Conditional on Consumer Seeking Restoration of Supply.

The case involves an appeal by West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. against the judgment of the Calcutta High Court which allowed t...

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Supreme Court Upholds High Court's Quashing of State Order Transferring Idol Theft Cases to CBI. Court holds that transfer of investigation without consulting the investigating officer and without court's approval was improper.

The State of Tamil Nadu appealed against the Madras High Court's judgment dated 30.11.2018, which quashed the State Government's order dated 01.08.201...

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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.

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...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal of Accused in Rape and Murder Case Due to Lack of Credible Evidence. Circumstantial Evidence Fails to Establish Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt Under Sections 302 and 376 IPC.

The case pertains to the alleged rape and murder of Sonali Vasant Deshpande by the accused Rohan Pushpraj Fanasgaonkar on 27 July 2004 at a hotel in L...

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Bombay High Court Allows Insurance Claim for Goods Destroyed by Fire During Customs Delay — Insurer Liable Despite Policy Issued After Goods Were in Port. The court held that the plaintiff had an insurable interest and the policy covered the loss by fire, rejecting the insurer's defense of no risk.

The plaintiff, M/s. Hasmukhrai Chandrakant, filed a suit against The Oriental Fire and General Insurance Co. Ltd. for recovery of Rs.18,70,322.42 with...