Crime & Law · India
Supreme Court Clarifies Electricity Board Liability in Electrocution Cases
The Supreme Court has ruled that electricity boards are subject to strict liability, not absolute liability, in cases of death by electrocution. This means that while boards are liable for damages, they can escape liability by proving that the accident occurred due to the victim's own negligence or an unavoidable event. The court clarified this distinction while hearing cases related to electrocution deaths, emphasizing the need for compensation to victims' families.
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