#electricity board liability

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 Madhya Pradesh High Court held that the electricity board is strictly liable for fatal electrocution caused by a live supporting wire, even without proof of negligence, applying the doctrine of Rylands v Fletcher. This reinforces that public utilities cannot evade compensation for inherently dangerous activities, setting a critical precedent for consumer safety and tort accountability in infrastructure management.