#Electrocution

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 Chhattisgarh High Court held that when a qualified electrician dies in an accident while performing voluntary technical work, the employer’s role in providing illegal wiring does not automatically amount to rash or negligent conduct under Section 106 of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita. This clarifies the boundary between criminal liability and assumed occupational risk, protecting homeowners and contractors from overcriminalization of workplace accidents.