State vs Updesh — 900/2023

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Summary of Case 900/2023 State v. Updesh — The court acquitted the accused, Updesh Kumar, of charges under Section 138(B) of the Electricity Act 2003 for unauthorized electricity use. The court found that while evidence showed the accused had reconnected a previously disconnected meter and used electricity without paying outstanding dues of ₹49,653, the prosecution failed to present sufficient technical evidence (such as meter inspection reports) and independent witnesses required to prove the electricity theft charge. Additionally, the accused had subsequently paid all arrears and penalties totaling ₹51,511, and the electricity department raised no objection to case closure, leading to the acquittal. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

Disposed

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For Judgment

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Framing of Charge/Plea

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Appearance of accused

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Appearance of accused

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Appearance of accused

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Appearance of accused

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Hearing

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Hearing

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First hearing

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Case filed

Registration No. 900/2023