Punishment for receiving stolen property
Section 137 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with punishment for receiving stolen property. Whoever, dishonestly receives any stolen electric line or material knowing or having reasons to believe the same to be stolen property, shall be punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years or with fine or with both. The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
Whoever, dishonestly receives any stolen electric line or material knowing or having reasons to believe the same to be stolen property, shall be punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years or with fine or with both.
Section 137, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
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Questions about Section 137
What does Section 137 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 137 of the Electricity Act is headed "Punishment for receiving stolen property". Whoever, dishonestly receives any stolen electric line or material knowing or having reasons to believe the same to be stolen property, shall be punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years or with fine or with both.
How do I find court cases under Section 137 of the Electricity Act?
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What should I read with Section 137 of the Electricity Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 137 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 137 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 137, came into force on 10 Jun 2003, having been enacted on 26 May 2003. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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