Mahaveer vs The State Of Maharashtra
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Case Significance
Mahaveer vs The State Of Maharashtra is a Supreme Court of India decision dated October 8, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1206). Appellant convicted by the High Court (reversing acquittal) for electricity theft under the Indian Electricity Act, 1910, challenged his conviction. The Supreme Court allowed the appeals and acquitted the appellant, finding the prosecution failed to prove the use of artificial means for electricity theft or tampering with the meter beyond reasonable doubt. The bench comprised Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Sanjay Karol. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sanjay Karol.
This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 17 case citations.
Summary
Appellant convicted by the High Court (reversing acquittal) for electricity theft under the Indian Electricity Act, 1910, challenged his conviction. The Supreme Court allowed the appeals and acquitted the appellant, finding the prosecution failed to prove the use of artificial means for electricity theft or tampering with the meter beyond reasonable doubt.
What was the outcome of Mahaveer vs The State Of Maharashtra?
Appellant convicted by the High Court (reversing acquittal) for electricity theft under the Indian Electricity Act, 1910, challenged his conviction. The Supreme Court allowed the appeals and acquitted...
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Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1206)