A was riding his bicycle on a rainy day on a road which had no street lights. He came in contact with a live wire lying on the road which was inundated with water and got electrocuted. A's wife brought an action against the Electricity Board for negligence.

A. The Board is not liable as the accident happened because of the negligence of the cyclist

B. The Board is not liable as the accident happened because of the negligence of a third party, as the Board argued that a third party tried to siphon off the electricity illegally, and negligently left the wire on the road

C. The Board is not liable because of the rain and storm, and as such, it was an Act of God

D. The Board is liable, as supplying electricity is an inherently dangerous act, and as such, the Board; is absolutely liable

Answer: Option D