TAMIL NADU ELECT. BOARD vs SUMATHI

The Supreme Court held that the High Court cannot award compensation under Article 226 of the Constitution for death caused by electrocution due to negligence in maintaining electric wires, as such cases involve disputed questions of fact that require evidence. The Court emphasized that negligence must be established by the claimant and that Article 226 is not the proper remedy for such tort actions. The Court also referenced the case of Shakuntala Devi vs. Delhi Electric Supply Undertaking, clarifying that it should not be treated as a precedent for other matters.