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ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT
Unknown, J
Electricity Board – Appellant
Versus
Smt. Bari Bitia and Sheo Nath Singh – Respondent
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| 1. compensation sought due to electrocution incident by negligence. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. trial court findings of negligence and compensation amount. (Para 4 , 6 , 7) |
| 3. minor's right to statutory benefits under limitation act established. (Para 5 , 10) |
| 4. court ruling on claims under fatal accidents act regarding joint entitlement. (Para 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 5. final ruling on appeal dismissing the case with costs. (Para 14 , 15) |
1. This appeal arises out of a suit for recovery of Rs. 20,000/- as compensation under the Indian Fatal Accidents Act (XIII of 1855).
2. On 26-2-1966 one sheo Ram Singh came in contact with a bare live overhead conductor of 11 K. W. which was lying on the ground having got snapped earlier in the night and got electrocuted. He was survived by his widow Smt. Bari Bitia and a minor son, Sheo Nath Singh. They filed a suit for recovery of the said compensation on the ground that the defendant Electricity Board, was negligent in maitaining the electric installation and in allowing the said overhead conductor to remain lying live for a long period. This suit was filed on 30-11-1968, that is, beyond the period of limitation. Sheo Nath Singh, minor, however, cl
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