Shri A.M.C.S Swamy Ade/Dpe/Hyd ... vs Mehdi Agah Karbalai

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order quashing the proceedings against the respondent under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003, citing non-compliance with the mandatory requirement of lodging a complaint within twenty-four hours post disconnection as per Section 135(1-A) of the Indian Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007. The Court also noted that the Special Court's cognizance was taken without a committal order, violating Section 193 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Consequently, the appeal by the State Distribution Utility was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.