Fine Imposed on 84-Year-Old Man in Jail for Electricity Theft Reduced to ₹20K Citing 'Extreme Old Age': Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a criminal appeal concerning electricity theft, the Andhra Pradesh High Court upheld the conviction of an 84-year-old man for violating Section 135(1)(a)(b) of the Electricity Act, but significantly reduced the fine imposed on him from Rs.2,70,000 to Rs.20,000, citing his advanced age and impoverished condition. Appeal under Section 374(2), CrPC against fine and imprisonment The appellant had approached the High Court by filing a Criminal Appeal under Section 374(2)…
