Munna vs The State & Anr

ik-116838663 Delhi High Court 26 February 2026 • 11 min read

Judges (1)

Chandrasekharan Sudha Delivered

Counsel (3)

Ashu Sharma Counsel Appellant Sharique Hussain Counsel Respondent Utkarsh Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

The State Respondent Munna Appellant

Case Significance

Munna vs The State & Anr is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 26, 2026 (citation: ik-116838663). The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for direct theft of electricity. He was found supplying illegally tapped electricity from BSES YPL power lines to 229 dwelling units in Janata Mazdoor Colony, Welcome, Delhi, collecting money from residents for the stolen power. The Court upheld the conviction, finding no infirmity in the trial court's assessment of prosecution evidence, and dismissed the appeal. The case was heard by Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha. Counsel appearing: Ashu Sharma (counsel for appellant), Sharique Hussain (counsel for respondent), Utkarsh (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for direct theft of electricity. He was found supplying illegally tapped electricity from BSES YPL power lines to 229 dwelling units in Janata Mazdoor Colony, Welcome, Delhi, collecting money from residents for the stolen power. The Court upheld the conviction, finding no infirmity in the trial court's assessment of prosecution evidence, and dismissed the appeal.

What was the outcome of Munna vs The State & Anr?

The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for direct theft of electricity. He was found supplying illegally tapped electricity from BSES YPL power lines to...

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