As of May 5, 2025, there are no publicly reported cases of a man being acquitted in an electricity theft case involving Rs 5 lakh. However, there have been recent incidents related to electricity theft in Maharashtra:

• Bhiwandi, Thane District: On April 21, 2025, the Shanti Nagar police registered two FIRs against 12 individuals for electricity theft amounting to over Rs 12 lakh. One of these FIRs includes three individuals accused of stealing electricity worth approximately Rs 5 lakh.
• Thane District: In February 2025, eight individuals were booked for electricity theft totaling Rs 5.35 lakh. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) conducted raids in the Kongaon area of Bhiwandi, uncovering unauthorized connections where residents bypassed electricity meters to draw power directly from service wires.

While these cases involve significant amounts of electricity theft, there have been no reports of acquittals in these specific instances. If you’re seeking information on a particular case or individual, please provide more details so I can assist you further.

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