Section 9. Whoever dishonestly abstracts, consumes or

39. Whoever dishonestly abstracts, consumes or Theft of uses any energy shall be deemed to have committed [energy. ][J ] XLV of 1860 theft within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code ; and the existence of artificial means for such abstraction shall be prim& facie evidence of such dishonest abstraction. 80. Whoever maliciousfy causes energy to be Penalty for ' maliciously wasted or diverted, or, with intent to cut off the wasthg supply of energy, cuts or injures, or attempts to cut $; ; ;; or injure, any electric supply-line or works, shall be works. punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both. I ; `41.` Whoever, in contr&vention of the provisions Penalty for of section 28, engages in the business of supplying [unauthorized ] supply of energy shall be punishable with fine which may energsbs extend to three thousand rupees, and, in the case of [non-licensees. ] a continuing contravention, with a daily fine which may extend to three hundred rupees. I