Raj.Rajya Vidyut V Nigam Ltd vs Dwarka Prasad Koolwal & Ors

The Supreme Court ruled that the Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. is liable to pay compensation for the loss of agricultural crops due to the negligence in maintaining electric lines, which violated the duty of care owed under Section 9 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003. The Court emphasized that the utility must ensure safety measures to prevent damage to property and uphold the principle of strict liability in tort. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision to award compensation to the affected farmers.