State Power Company Held Liable for Electrocution Death Due to Improper Earthing: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court recently ruled that the Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL) was liable for the electrocution death of a woman, applying the strict liability principle. The court's decision came in response to a case where the family of the deceased woman sought compensation following her tragic death due to electrocution while using a bore pump at her residence. The incident has highlighted the importance of electrical…
