JAALIM SINGH vs STATE OF M.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 379 IPC for theft of electricity, confirming the High Court's reduction of the sentence from three months to 45 days rigorous imprisonment. The Court further reduced the sentence to the period already undergone, stating that the appellant need not surrender and shall not be arrested unless required in another case. This judgment clarifies the approach to sentencing in cases of theft, emphasizing the discretion of the court in considering the circumstances of the case.