Electricity Act, 2003, it has to be noted that there is an allegation that the old meter detached and disconnected was taken by him and placed inside his house. Subsequently, that was recovered. Even as per the FIR, the allegation against the accused is that, he, with the intention of taking away the old meter to keep in his custody, took away the meter. There is no allegation that he had any dishonest intention to commit theft. It is true that he became irritated due to the inaction from the part of the KSEB as his cries remained as wild cries. Finally, when they turned up with the new meter, this man might have a thought that he could keep the old meter by considering it as a material purchased by him. It Apart from that there is no allegation that he had any dishonest intention to commit theft. Matters being so, this is not a case wherein Section 379 IPC can be attracted. In such case, the facts do not constitute the offence under Section 136 of the Electricity Act, 2003 also. Matters being so, this Court is satisfied that all further
