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Law · Q852

Law Of Torts

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 852

Q852

A' slipped into a pit filled with rain water. While slipping he caught holt: of a nearby electricity pole to avert the fall. Due to leakage of electricity in the pole, he was electrocuted. Can the electricity Board be held responsible?

A.
Yes, Electricity Board should take care that there is no pit near electricity poles
B.
Yes, it is the duty of the Electricity Board to take care that there is no leakage of electricity in the pole
Answer
C.
No, A was wrong in catching hold of the pole on a rainy day
D.
No, Electricity Board has no knowledge of leakage of electricity in the pole

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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