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Is access to electricity a fundamental right? Allahabad high court explains

The Allahabad high court delivered a judgment affirming that access to electricity is a fundamental right. The ruling came in response to a petition from Fanindra Das for electricity restoration at a railway colony temple. Previously, the railway authorities denied the request citing regulations on private land. The court highlighted that electricity is essential for living with dignity and declined the railway's objections.

29 Sep 2026 2:14 pm