NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, INDIA of Odisha. Upon consideration of the reports submitted by concerned authorities, the Commission observed that the victim came in contact with 11 KV live line and got electric shock while he was passing through the ridge in the paddy field near the village Tentelpali, due to low visibility because of fog. He was shifted to the Hospital, where he was declared dead by the doctor. The accident could have been avoided by proper ground clearance and maintaining of the line in a periodic manner. The conductor was in hanged condition, at a height of around 6 feet from ground, which was a clear negligence on the part of the Electricity Department/its officials. In view of that, it was held by the Commission that the human rights of the deceased, namely Jhas Ketan Budek, were violated and the NoK of the deceased were liable to be compensated by the State on account of its vicarious liability for the action/inaction of its employees. iii. h) The Commission, therefore, issued, notice to the Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha, calling upon him to show cause as to why monetary compensation of Rs. 2,00,000/(Rupees Two Lakhs Only) should not be recommended under Section 18(a)(i) of Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, to be paid to the NoK of the deceased namely Jhas Ketan Budek for violation of his human rights. The said direction of the Commission was complied with by the State by submitting a report of the Additional Secretary to the Government of Odisha, Department of Energy along with report of Company Secretary, Wesco Utility, Sambalpur dated 29.5.2019 wherein the proof of payment was forwarded to the Commission. Hence, the case is closed. Other Cases 23. Death of a Class V student in a Govt. Sr. Secondary School, Charuri, Nurpur, Himachal Pradesh. ( Case No. 72/8/4/2019) i. The Commission took suo motu cognizance of a new report published in the ‘Tribune’, dated 22.05.19, under the caption “Class V students death in Nurpur triggers protest”. As per the news report, the victim was reportedly playing in the school ground, before prayer, when he was attacked by a fellow student, with a stick. The boy fell unconscious and his head, nose and mouth started bleeding. It is further stated that the school management failed to provide him timely treatment due to which he succumbed to the injuries. The Commission sought reports in the matter from the Chief Secretary and Director General Police, Himachal Pradesh. ii. Pursuant to the directions of the Commission, the Superintendent of Police in the office of the Director General of Police, Himachal Pradesh sent a report. It was reported that the matter was got enquired by the Inspector General of Police/ North Region (IGP/NR), Dharamshala, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh As per report, case FIR No. 107/19 dated 21.05.19 u/s 304/201/34 IPC was registered in the matter on the complaint of Aniket Diwal at Police Station Nurpur. During investigation, it was found that on 15.05.19 at about 8:45 ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20 75