Chhattisgarh High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Railway Worker’s Electrocution Death

The Chhattisgarh High Court has initiated a suo motu PIL over the death of a railway contract worker who was electrocuted on duty and allegedly denied timely medical assistance by authorities.

Notices were issued to the railway administration and state government, seeking details on safety protocols, emergency medical response, and accountability.

The Court further sought clarification as to who was responsible for such an act of negligence where a person comes into contact with a live wire, causing severe injuries, and if the fault was on the part of the contractor, then what action has been taken by the Railways against the same.