Access to Electricity a Fundamental Right Under Article 21, Relief Granted to Daughter-in-Law Seeking Power Connection: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered a significant judgment declaring that access to electricity is a part of the Fundamental Right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized that basic utilities like electricity are essential for a dignified life and cannot be denied, even in the presence of a family or matrimonial dispute. Background of the Case The petitioner, Preeti Sharma, filed a writ petition under Article…