Orissa high court orders Rs 2 lakh compensation for electrocution death after 16 years

Orissa high court has ordered a power company to pay Rs 2 lakh ex gratia with 6% interest to a mother whose son was electrocuted 16 years ago. The court found the death was due to the discom's negligence, rejecting their claim that a private agency was solely responsible. The mother can pursue further compensation in civil court.

Orissa high court orders Rs 2 lakh compensation for electrocution death after 16 years
Orissa high court has ordered a power company to pay Rs 2 lakh ex gratia with 6% interest to a mother whose son was electrocuted 16 years ago. The court found the death was due to the discom's negligence, rejecting their claim that a private agency was solely responsible. The mother can pursue further compensation in civil court.