Supreme Court of India · 2008-06-12
Punjab State Electricity Board Ltd vs Jagdev Singh & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2009 SC (SUPP) 173
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Punjab State Electricity Board Ltd
- Respondent
- Jagdev Singh & Ors
- Bench
- Arijit Pasayat, P.P. Naolekar
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by the Punjab State Electricity Board Ltd., holding that the respondents were entitled to compensation for the loss suffered due to the negligence of the appellant in providing electricity services. The Court emphasized the duty of care owed by service providers under the principles of tort law, affirming the lower court's decision without imposing costs. The judgment reinforces the accountability of public service entities in ensuring reliable service delivery.