|Rajasthan High Court
Strict Liability Under Fatal Accidents Act | Rajasthan HC Enhances Compensation to Rs. 4.31 Lakh for Electrocution Deaths : Rajasthan HC
Rajasthan High Court holds electricity boards strictly liable for electrocution deaths under the Fatal Accidents Act, enhancing compensation to Rs. 4,31,600 with 6% interest. The ruling underscores negligence in maintaining electrical infrastructure as grounds for heightened liability, impacting future tort claims against public utilities.