Penalty for intentionally injuring works
Section 140 of the Electricity Act, 2003 deals with penalty for intentionally injuring works. [Whoever, with intent to cut off the supply of electricity, cuts or injures, or attempts to cut or injure, any electric supply line or works, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees.] The Act came into force on 10 Jun 2003.
1[Whoever, with intent to cut off the supply of electricity, cuts or injures, or attempts to cut or injure, any electric supply line or works, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees.]
Section 140, The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003).
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… It is undisputed that vide the impugned judgment dated 19/2/2009 one of the accused Khilan Singh has been acquitted of the charges under Section 136 r/w 140 of the Electricity Act. 3. Prosecution story as unfolded during trial is that stealing wires of electricity lines at Hardua Hathighat under Police Station Tejgarh, District Damoh one person had fallen down from the pole and seriously injured. In this regard before the witness Panchnama (Ex.P/1) was prepared. …
Questions about Section 140
What does Section 140 of the Electricity Act deal with?
Section 140 of the Electricity Act is headed "Penalty for intentionally injuring works". [Whoever, with intent to cut off the supply of electricity, cuts or injures, or attempts to cut or injure, any electric supply line or works, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees.]
How do I find court cases under Section 140 of the Electricity Act?
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What should I read with Section 140 of the Electricity Act, and has it changed?
3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 140 of the Electricity Act come into force?
Section 140 of the Electricity Act, cited as Electricity Act 2003 140, 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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