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Safety of UPCL Linemen & Prevention of Electrocution Deaths
Court
High Court of Uttarakhand
Case No.
WPPIL No. 142/2025
Cause of Action
Multiple fatal electrocution incidents involving UPCL linemen culminated in the death of contractual lineman Rajan Kumar on 09.07.2025 due to alleged absence of safety equipment, SOPs, supervision and training. The petition seeks systemic reforms to prevent further deaths.
Decision
Pending. PIL seeks formulation of a comprehensive Linemen Safety SOP, mandatory safety equipment and training, independent monitoring, compensation and institutional accountability.