State Mumbai Naka Police stn Nashik vs Bhaulal Pandharinath Tambade Advocate - Watpade Jayvantkumar S. — 176/2024
Case under Indian Electricity Act Section 135. Disposed: Contested--ACQUITTED on 13th April 2026.
Spl.Case - Special Case (Sessions)
CNR: MHNS010048362024
e-Filing Number
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Filing Number
2272/2024
Filing Date
01-07-2024
Registration No
176/2024
Registration Date
01-07-2024
Court
District and Sessions Court , Nashik
Judge
3-DISTRICT JUDGE-6 AND ADDL. SESSIONS JUDGE, NASHIK
Decision Date
13th April 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--ACQUITTED
FIR Details
FIR Number
483
Police Station
MUMBAI NAKA POLICE STATION
Year
2023
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
State Mumbai Naka Police stn Nashik
Adv. Misar Ajay S. DGP.
Respondent(s)
Bhaulal Pandharinath Tambade Advocate - Watpade Jayvantkumar S.
Hearing History
Judge: 3-DISTRICT JUDGE-6 AND ADDL. SESSIONS JUDGE, NASHIK
Disposed
Arguments
Arguments
Arguments
Arguments
| Date | Purpose | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 13-04-2026 | Disposed | |
| 07-04-2026 | Arguments | |
| 30-03-2026 | Arguments | |
| 18-03-2026 | Arguments | |
| 10-03-2026 | Arguments |
Final Orders / Judgements
The court acquitted accused Bhaulal Pandharinath Tambade of electricity theft charges under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, finding critical procedural violations: the complainant lacked proper authorization letter, the complaint was filed 27 days late (violating the 24-hour mandate), panch witnesses weren't local residents as required, and no forensic evidence confirmed meter tampering. The prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
The court acquitted accused Bhaulal Pandharinath Tambade of electricity theft charges under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, finding critical procedural violations: the complainant lacked proper authorization letter, the complaint was filed 27 days late (violating the 24-hour mandate), panch witnesses weren't local residents as required, and no forensic evidence confirmed meter tampering. The prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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