LAW FOR ALL

Section 26 of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 - Theft of Electricity - penalty imposed at Rs. 5 lakhs and odd - challenged - High court held that the petition under sec.26 not considered and held that it was violation of principles of natural justice and as such set aside the orders of Board - Apex court held that in case of a theft of Electricity, the question of application of sec.26 does not arise and as such High court committed grave error - Apex court set aside the orders of High court and allowed the appeal = Western Electricity Supply Co. of Orissa Ltd & Ors. ...Appellants vs M/s Baba Baijanath Roller and Flour Mill P. Ltd. ...Respondent = 2014 (March. Part ) judis.nic.in/supremecourt/filename=41341