(1.) THE present appeal, under section 378 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, is directed against the judgement and order of acquittal dated 21st April 2007 passed by the learned Special Judge (Electricity), Fast Track Court No. 5, Bharuch, in Special Electricity Case No. 23 of 2005 whereby the accused was acquitted of the charges leveled against him.
(2.) THE brief facts of the prosecution case are as under:
(3.) THOUGH served, the respondent-accused has not remained present.