Falling Object Liability: Fault vs. Ownership

In this case, the lower court had wrongly held a person liable for damage caused by a falling object originating from their property, finding negligence based solely on the object's origin without demonstrating any fault attributable to the property owner or occupant in preventing the fall. The high court quashed this decision, reasoning that liability for damage caused by a falling object requires proof of fault, as mere ownership or custody of the property from which the object originated is insufficient to establish the necessary legal link of responsibility unless a specific lack of due diligence in maintenance or supervision is proven.