Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Man sentenced for 5-year-old power theft
A man in Delhi was caught stealing electricity five years ago.
He was taking electricity directly from a power pole without paying for it.
The court found him guilty and sentenced him to six months in jail.
He also has to pay a fine of Rs 1.88 lakh.
The power company, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited, reported this case.
A man from Sultanpuri JJ colony was convicted for power theft.
He was stealing electricity directly from a TPDDL pole without a meter.
The case dates back to 2019 and was reported by TPDDL.
The court sentenced him to six months in jail and a fine of Rs 1.88 lakh.
TPDDL announced the verdict in a statement on Tuesday.
- Who
- A resident of Sultanpuri JJ colony
- What
- Power theft
- When
- Case from 2019, sentenced in January 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- Drawing electricity illegally without a meter
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Sentence
- 6 months in jail
- Fine
- Rs 1.88 lakh
- Accused
- Resident of Sultanpuri JJ colony
- Complaint Year
- 2019
- Power Discom
- Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL)