#child injury

The Allahabad High Court ruled that electricity boards are strictly liable for electrocution injuries caused by unfenced transformers near schools, regardless of negligence. The ruling eliminates the burden of proving fault and recognizes children’s age as negating contributory negligence, setting a vital safety standard for public infrastructure near educational institutions.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that strict liability under the Electricity Act, 2003 overrides humanitarian compensation policies, awarding Rs.99.94 lakh to a six-year-old electrocution victim. The judgment includes compensation for future prospects, attendant care, and loss of marriage prospects, setting a precedent for full reparation in public utility liability cases involving children.