Amputation of both arms due to electrocution – When an incident of this nature is involved, inference can surely be drawn that there has been an element of carelessness on the part of the Electricity Board in maintaining the supply line – Facts of the case lead to application of principle of “strict liability” -- Respondent-Nigam held liable to pay compensation to the petitioner.
(P&H HC) Reserved on: 16.05.2022 Decided on: 20.05.2022