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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' 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? Correct Answer Yes, it is the duty of the Electricity Board to take care that there is no leakage of electricity in the pole

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