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Electricity Theft through Meter Tampering - Sangeet Lodha's judgments consistently address cases where individuals tampered with electric meters to illegally use electricity. Such acts are classified under the Electricity Act, 2003, specifically Sections 135 and 138, which pertain to theft and unauthorized use. The courts have observed that meter tampering constitutes theft, leading to disconnection of supply, FIR registration, and recovery of dues Shiv Parwati Marble VS Ajmer Vidhyut Vitaran Nigam Limited, Ajmer - Rajasthan, GODA RAM vs STATE - Rajasthan, BHOM RAJ RATHI vs JODHPUR VIDHYUT VITARAN NIGAM LTD. and ORS - Rajasthan.
Unauthorized Connections and Direct Theft - Several judgments highlight instances where theft involved direct connections from overhead lines or bypassing meters altogether. For example, making direct connections from overhead lines or taking electricity directly from 11 K.V. lines was deemed theft. These acts undermine the integrity of the electricity supply system and are punishable under the Act BHOM RAJ RATHI vs JODHPUR VIDHYUT VITARAN NIGAM LTD. and ORS - Rajasthan, KALU RAM vs AVVN LTD, AJMER and ORS - Rajasthan.
Legal Proceedings and Penalties - Courts, including those presided over by Justice Sangeet Lodha, have emphasized due process, including proper investigation, opportunity for hearing, and the importance of evidence like VCRs. Penalties include disconnection, FIR registration, and recovery of dues, with courts underscoring the seriousness of theft acts and their repercussions LAL CHAND vs JVVNL JODHPUR and ORS - Rajasthan, Shiv Parwati Marble VS Ajmer Vidhyut Vitaran Nigam Limited, Ajmer - Rajasthan.
Notable Cases and Insights - The judgments reflect a consistent judicial stance that theft of electricity, whether by meter tampering or direct connections, is a criminal offense under the Act. The courts have upheld actions like disconnection and recovery, reinforcing the gravity of such offenses and the need for strict enforcement Jetha Ram VS State of Rajasthan - Rajasthan, ANIL KUMAR vs JODHPUR VIDHYUT VIT. NIGAM LTD, and ANR - Rajasthan.

Analysis and Conclusion:
Justice Sangeet Lodha's rulings reinforce that electricity theft—via meter tampering, direct connections, or bypassing meters—is a serious offense under the Electricity Act, 2003. The judiciary emphasizes strict enforcement, proper investigation, and adherence to legal procedures to curb such violations. The consistent legal approach underscores the importance of protecting the electricity infrastructure and discouraging unauthorized use.

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Shiv Parwati Marble VS Ajmer Vidhyut Vitaran Nigam Limited, Ajmer

2010 0 Supreme(Raj) 201 • India - Rajasthan

SANGEET LODHA

passing final order — Committed theft of electricity by tempering with electric meter — Supply disconnected and filed FIR — Directed ... Electricity Act, 2003; Secs. 135/138, 126(3) — Depositing electricity charges assessed under provisional assessment order without ... which deals with the assessment of the electricity charges in case of theft of electricity. ... Indisputably, the unauthorised use of electricity by tempering a meter falls within the....

2009 0 Supreme(Raj) 981 • India - Rajasthan

C.M.TOTLA

... Rajasthan High Court ... HON'BLE SANGEET LODHA; J. ... Deepa Ram ... Versus ... State of Rajasthan & Drs. ... S.B. ... It has come on record that the mineral lignite to be excavated from the lands sought to be acquired shall be used for the purpose of generation of electricity by the power projects undertaken by the State Government and the electricity so generated is to be supplied to Rajasthan Vidhyut Utpadan Nigam ... ... Hon'ble LODHA, J. ... The learned counsel submitted that the mineral ....

State of Gujarat VS Bilal Ismail Abdul Majid Sujela @ Bilal Haji

2017 0 Supreme(Guj) 1723 • India - Gujarat

ANANT S.DAVE, G.R.UDHWANI

Could not be unclipped for want of electricity supply. ... ... [4] Sangeet v. State of Haryana (‘Sangeet’), (2013) 2 SCC 452. ... [5] Shankar Kisanrao Khade v. ... PW-132 Exh.764 Page-11452 Suleman Abdul Majid Shaikh mention about damage to railway coaches and there appears no resetting after second chain pulling and train started moving around 10:00 am upon re-supply of electricity by raising panto to overhead electricity line [wiring]. ... This aspect could explain that movement of the train af....

• India - High Court of Rajasthan - Rajasthan High Court Principal Seat Jodhpur

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• India - High Court of Rajasthan - Rajasthan High Court Principal Seat Jodhpur

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• India - High Court of Rajasthan - Rajasthan High Court Principal Seat Jodhpur

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BHOM RAJ RATHI vs JODHPUR VIDHYUT VITARAN NIGAM LTD. and ORS

• India - High Court of Rajasthan - Rajasthan High Court Principal Seat Jodhpur

(SANGEET LODHA),J. ... of electricity by taking the electricity directly from 11 K.V. ... of electricity. ... HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SANGEET LODHA After detecting the theft of the electricity by the petitioner, the div id="page0" style="position:relative;width:612pt;height:864pt

• India - High Court of Rajasthan - Rajasthan High Court Principal Seat Jodhpur

(SANGEET LODHA), J. ... The petitioner was found indulged in theft of electricity by making connection with the overhead directly. ... JUSTICE SANGEET LODHA Judgment respondent without giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and the electricity

• India - High Court of Rajasthan - Rajasthan High Court Principal Seat Jodhpur

(SANGEET LODHA), J. ... JUSTICE SANGEET LODHA Judgment of electricity and thus, the VCR prepared and the demand of Rs.3,48,963.68 as arrear of electricity charges. ... of electricity by operating three additional tubewells unauthorisedly.

ANIL KUMAR vs JODHPUR VIDHYUT VIT. NIGAM LTD, and ANR

• India - High Court of Rajasthan - Rajasthan High Court Principal Seat Jodhpur

JUSTICE SANGEET LODHA Mr. R.S.Choudhary, for the appellant. ... earlier governed by the provisions of Rajasthan State indisputably the petitioner stood convicted for the offence of theft

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