Delhi HC orders Delhi Jal Board to pay Rs 22 lakh to family of 9-year-old who died after falling into an open pit

A Delhi court ordered DJB to compensate a family for their son's death. The boy died after falling into a pit on DJB land. DJB argued TPDDL was responsible for the land. The court ruled DJB held primary responsibility for land safety. The court said DJB could pursue legal action against TPDDL if negligence was proven.