Special Electricity Court presided over by Sh. Prashant Kumar, Ld. ASJ, Convicts Shalimar Bagh Resident for Power Theft; Mangolpuri Resident gets 3-month term with ₹13.78 Lakh fine for Direct Theft through Illegal Tapping
• Earlier this month, the Special Electricity Court also convicted a Mangolpuri resident
• Tata Power-DDL secures seven convictions in FY 2025–26
In a continued crackdown on electricity theft, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), a leading power utility supplying electricity to around 9 million consumers in North and Northwest Delhi, has secured a conviction in a power theft case from Shalimar Bagh. The conviction was pronounced by Sh. Prashant Kumar, Ld. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ), Special Electricity Court, Rohini, based on strong technical and documentary evidence presented by the utility. The court found the accused guilty under Section 135 (Theft of Electricity) and Section 138 (Interference with Meters or Works of Licensee) of the Electricity Act, 2003.
The case dates back to July 31, 2018, when Tata Power-DDL’s enforcement team conducted an inspection at a commercial establishment owned by the accused, Balram Rai where tampering of the electricity meter and unauthorized charging of e-rickshaws were detected. The connected load was found to be 18.045 KW (non-domestic), and a civil liability amounting to ₹13,56,945 was raised. Based on the evidence presented, the Special Electricity Court found the accused guilty of electricity theft and meter tampering under relevant provisions of the Act.
Earlier this month, on July 8, 2025, in a separate case from Mangolpuri, the same court sentenced Mukesh Kumar (S/o Ram Sewak) to three months of imprisonment for direct theft of electricity through illegal tapping of Tata Power-DDL’s LT ABC line. The raid in this case was conducted on February 21, 2017, and revealed that the stolen electricity was being used for domestic consumption and charging e-rickshaws. The accused had also attempted to conceal the theft by operating under a meter registered in his mother’s name (Smt. Krishna Gupta). A civil liability of ₹13,78,702 was imposed, and the convict was taken into custody immediately after the verdict.
With these, Tata Power-DDL has secured seven convictions in FY 2025–26, with several more cases nearing judgment.
Commenting on the development, a Tata Power-DDL spokesperson said, “Electricity theft is a serious offence that undermines not only the power distribution system but also impact honest consumers. These convictions reinforce our commitment to strict enforcement against power theft. We urge citizens to play an active role in reporting such activities so that together we can build a more accountable and efficient power ecosystem. The court verdict strengthens Tata Power DDL’s resolve to fight the menace of power theft.”
About Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited:
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited is a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of NCT of Delhi. Tata Power-DDL distributes electricity in North Delhi and serves a populace of around 9 million. Tata Power-DDL has been a frontrunner in implementing power distribution reforms and is acknowledged for its consumer-friendly practices. Since privatization, the Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses in Tata Power-DDL areas have shown a record decline. Today, AT&C losses stand at 5.5%, which is an unprecedented reduction from an opening loss level of 53% in July 2002. To learn more, please visit www.tatapower-ddl.com/