M.P.ELECT.BOARD,JABALPUR vs HARSH WOOD PRODUCTS

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Madhya Pradesh High Court regarding the tampering of electrical meter seals under the Electricity Act. The Court emphasized that tampering with meter seals constitutes a violation of the provisions aimed at ensuring accurate energy consumption measurement. The Court confirmed that the evidence presented, including inspection reports, was sufficient to establish the tampering, leading to the dismissal of the appeal by the respondents.