#Electricity Board

The Gujarat High Court held that an electricity distribution licensee remains strictly liable for electrocution deaths caused by live wires, even when the consumer illegally taps the line. The ruling places primary responsibility on the supplier for the escape of dangerous energy, ensuring victims' families can claim compensation directly from the board irrespective of the consumer's power theft.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that civil courts retain jurisdiction to adjudicate disputes arising from electricity boards' unilateral tariff reclassifications, which violate principles of natural justice and existing agreements. The court held such actions ultra vires, empowering consumers to challenge arbitrary billing changes in civil courts.

Kerala High Court holds that electricity poles used for fibre-optic cable networks fall under 'street furniture' under the Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024, capping recurring charges at Rs.100 per pole per annum.