Indian Supreme Court rules on electricity theft cases and High Court supply restoration

Reports from Court Book, Lawtext and Live Law say the Supreme Court upheld a distribution licensee's appeal and found High Court directions on restoring supply erroneous. Coverage says the court distinguished theft from unauthorized use under Sections 135 and 126 of the Electricity Act.

Timeline

1. 27 Oct, 05:00 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 27 Oct, 05:00 UTCPicked up on News
3. 27 Oct, 05:00 UTCSupreme Court upholds licensee's appeal
4. 27 Oct, 05:00 UTCLive Law reports High Court supply restoration rule

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• Consumers Accused of Electricity Theft Can Object to Supplementary Bill Before Supply Is Restored: Supreme CourtCourt Book
• Supreme Court Upholds Distribution Licensee's Appeal in Electricity Theft Assessment Case — High Court's Directions Found Erroneous. Court Clarifies Distinction Between Theft and Unauthorized Use of Electricity Under Sections 135 and 126 of the ElectricitLawtext