The State of Maharashtra vs Sunil Mansaram Shewale Advocate - Sonawane Ravindra S. — 224/2023

Summary The court acquitted the accused Sunil Mansaram Shevale of electricity theft charges under the Indian Electricity Act, 2003, Section 135, finding that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. Although evidence suggested meter tampering to reduce electricity recording, the court noted that the complainant and witnesses later admitted the accused had settled the electricity theft bill and penalty amount with the distribution company, leaving no pending grievance. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.