I

Preamble

6

II

Prayer

7

III

Facts

8

IV

Contentions of Parties

12

V

Analysis :

A. Nature of Liability of Transmission Utility and Distribution Company :

(a) Liability under Common Law

(b) Liability under Statutory Framework imposing duty to ensure safety during transmission and distribution

22

22

B. Maintainability of Writ Petitions

42

C. Relegation to Civil Court after granting provisional compensation

50

D. Right to claim Compensation irrespective of payment of Exgratia/Solatium Amount

56

E. Apportionment of Liability

57

F. Contributory Negligence of Child

59

VI

Conclusion

63

VII

Quantum of Compensation

74

VIII

Order

87