Supreme Court of India
Mahaveer v. State of Maharashtra and Anr
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We hold that neither Sections 39 nor Section 44 could be established against the appellant-convict.
Judgment, page 14
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Issue for Consideration Issue arose whether the acquittal of the appellant-director of the company was correctly reversed by the High Court and whether his conviction u/ss.39 and 44 of the Electricity Act, 1910 for committing theft of energy and for interference with meters or licensee’s works, and for improper use of energy, sustainable. Headnotes† Electricity Act, 1910 – ss.39 and 44 – Theft of energy – Penalty for interference with meters or licensee’s works, and for improper use of energy – Conviction of the appellant-director of the company for the offence punishable u/ss.39 and 44, for
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