Short circuit - Indian Laws - General

Expression Short circuit Short circuit is explained in the Dictionary of Technical Terms 11th Edition, p. 369., by F.S. Crispin as follows:- Short circuit (elec.): A path of low resistance placed across an electrical circuit causing an abnormal flow of current. In McGrow-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology 6th Edition, volume 16, p 387., the relevant features of short circuit are stated as under: - An abnormal condition (including an arc) of relatively low impedance, whether made accidentally or intentionally, between two points of different potential in an electric network or system. SEE CIRCUIT (ELECTRICITY); ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE. Common usage of the term implies an undesirable condition arising from failure of electrical insulation, from natural causes (lightning, wind, and so forth), or from human causes (accidents, intrusion, and so forth). From an analytical viewpoint, however, short circuit represent a severe condition that the circuit designer must consider in designing an electric system that must withstand all possible operating conditions. The short circuit thus is important in dictating circuit design parameters (wire size and so on) as well as protective systems that are intended to isolate the shorted element. SEE ELECTRIC PROTECTIVE DEVICES; ELECTRICAL INSULATION; LIGHTNING AND SURGE PROTECTION. STATE OF UP THROUGH SECRETARY (EXCISE) ORS. VERSUS M/S. MCDOWELL AND COMPANY LIMITED- 2022 (1) TMI 312 - SUPREME COURT