https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=303524 Conviction for electricity theft was sustained where inspection evidence showed direct bypassing of the meter, supported by a joint inspection report and consistent witness testimony linking the occupier and proprietor to the premises. The appellate court's reception of additional evidence was treated as lawful because Section 391 CrPC permits such evidence when required in the interests of justice and in harmony with appellate powers under Section 386. On revisional review, the compensation was found excessive in light of the delay and circumstances, so it was reduced with adjustment of the amount already deposited. en-us Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:28:54 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=303524 Conviction for electricity theft was sustained where inspection evidence showed direct bypassing of the meter, supported by a joint inspection report and consistent witness testimony linking the occupier and proprietor to the premises. The appellate court's reception of additional evidence was treated as lawful because Section 391 CrPC permits such evidence when required in the interests of justice and in harmony with appellate powers under Section 386. On revisional review, the compensation was found excessive in light of the delay and circumstances, so it was reduced with adjustment of the amount already deposited. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=303524