A view of the K-Electric head office in Karachi. — K-Electric website/FileKARACHI: A court in Karachi has imposed a Rs4.8 million fine on the electricity distribution company, K-Electic, over death of a child who died of electrocution more than six years ago.Senior Civil Judge East Karachi...

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Judge notes KE received complaint of snapped wire at noon, but maintenance team did not visit area till 5pm .

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KE told to pay Rs4.8m to parents of boy killed by electrocution

In a landmark decision, a Karachi court has imposed a hefty fine of Rs19.3 million on K-Electric for its role in the tragic death of a six-year-old boy, Azan, who was electrocuted during the 2017 monsoon rains. The court’s ruling, which comes after a protracted six-year legal battle, holds the utility company responsible for its negligence in maintaining electrical infrastructure. The verdict was handed down by Senior Civil Judge East Karachi, A…

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Court imposes Rs19.3 million fine on K-Electric over electrocution death of  Azan

A local court in the city imposed a fine of Rs4.819 million on K-Electric (KE) for the electrocution of a child to death in 2017.Senior Civil Judge East Ambreen Jamal found K-Electric guilty of negligence and failing to implement adequate safety measures to protect citizens, ordering the KE to pay Rs4.819  million in compensation to the heirs of Azhan.Azhan, an 8-year-old child, died in 2017 after he was electrocuted by a live wire that broke fr…

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Court slaps Rs4.81m fine on KE over child's elecrrocution - Pakistan Observer

K-Electric has been ordered to pay Rs 19.3 million in compensation following a court ruling related to the electrocution of 8-year-old Azhan Siddiqui in 2017. The incident occurred when wires snapped during a heavy downpour in Karachi, leading to the child’s tragic death. The ruling was issued on Tuesday by Senior Civil Judge Ambreen Jamal, who emphasized the utility company’s responsibility to ensure public safety. The petitioner’s lawyer argue…

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K-Electric Fined Rs 19.3M for Electrocution Death of 8-Year-Old in Karachi

A Karachi court has ordered K-Electric to pay Rs4.8 million to the family of 8-year-old Azhan Siddiqui, who died from electrocution in 2017. The boy was electrocuted when electric wires snapped during rain, which was caused by K-Electric’s poor maintenance. The family claimed that the company didn’t install safety measures and neglected regular checks on the wires.  The court found K-Electric responsible for the death and initially ordered Rs14.…

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Karachi Court Orders Rs4.8 Million Compensation

A technician fixes new electricity metres at a residential building in Karachi on May 13, 2010. — AFP  
Petitioner’s lawyer says KE failed to install guard wires. Court upheld their compensation demand, says lawyer. Court orders for recovery of Rs14.5m with other amount.   KARACHI: A court ordered K-Electric, the electricity distribution company, to pay Rs19.3 million in compensation to the family of a minor child who died of electrocution more …

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Court Fines K-Electric Rs19.3m For Electrocution Of Child - Pakistan Live News

KARACHI – A Karachi court has ordered K-Electric to pay Rs1.93 crore in compensation to the family of a child who died due to electrocution, delivering a landmark verdict after … The post K-Electric fined Rs1.93 crore over child’s death by electrocution in Karachi appeared first on .

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