Electricity Act, 2003, Section 135, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 379 -- Theft of electricity - Not an offence u/s 379 IPC - For theft of electricity it is S.135 Electricity Act which is applicable and not S.379 IPC...........
Electricity Act, 2003, Section 151 -- Court can take cognizance of offence punishable under the Act upon a complaint made by specified authorities - Court cannot take cognizance of offence on the basis of charge sheet/final report submitted by police u/s 173 Cr.P.C...........
