Supreme Court holds electricity boards are subject to strict liability, not absolute liability, for electrocution deaths and injuries, with recognised exceptions applying to determine liability.
Read Full ArticleGujarat HC upholds ₹6.25 lakh compensation to mother of 18-year-old electrocuted due to electric board’s negligence, affirms board’s liability.
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