Fatal Accidents Act, 1855–Sec. 1-A–Electrocution–Compensation of Rs. 7.5 lakh–Deceased was guarding his filed–He came into contract of supporting wire affixed to the electric pole while trying to push out the stay cattle–Number of electric burns were found on his body–Negligent flow of electric current in the supporting wire was said to be the result of the heavy rain–Petitioner-Corporation is under an obligation to ensure that even if it is rainy, electric current should not flow down from the electric lines–No person can expect that electricity supply would be flowing from the supporting wire– Amount of compensation also cannot be held excessive–Interference declined.
