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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI
C. V. Nagarjuna Reddy, J
Hanuman Das and Another v. Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Co. Ltd.
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| 1. facts are presented regarding the petition for compensation due to electrocution. (Para 1 , 2 , 5) |
| 2. arguments centered on negligence and evidence required to establish liability. (Para 3 , 4 , 6) |
| 3. court's observations and previous case references indicate the necessity of proving negligence. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 4. final directions regarding potential ex gratia payments and dismissal of the petition. (Para 9 , 10 , 11) |
1. This Writ Petition is filed for a Mandamus to declare the action of the respondent in not paying compensation of Rs.5,00,000/- for the death of petitioners' son Abhijit due to electrocution on account of its negligence, as illegal and arbitrary.
2. The petitioners, who are the unfortunate parents of Abhijit, who died due to electrocution on 10.12.2010 in a playground nearby his school, have lodged a complaint before the Makthal Police Station, Mahaboobnagar District, which in turn registered a criminal case as Crime No.164 of 2010 under S.174 Cr.P.C. The petitioners made representation, dated 01.02.2011, to the respondent for payment of compensation of Rs.5,00,000/-.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that as the boy died on account of th
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