Applicability of Rule of Strict Liability in India & Case Laws

History and Meaning of the Rule of ‘Strict Liability’ There are circumstances when a person may be held accountable for injury even if he was not negligent in creating it, or even if he had no intention of doing so, or even if he made some proactive attempts to avoid it. In other words, the… Continue reading Applicability of Rule of Strict Liability in India & Case Laws

Rule of ‘Absolute Liability’ : Analysis, Landmark Judgements & FAQs

Introduction The case of Rylands v Fletcher laid down the rule of strict liability for the non-natural use of land. Similarly, the Rule of Absolute Liability was devised for hazardous and inherently dangerous industries to make them accountable for their devastating effect on the people and environment. The Supreme Court heard M.C. Mehta v. Union… Continue reading Rule of ‘Absolute Liability’ : Analysis, Landmark Judgements & FAQs

Negligence under Torts Law : Landmark Judgements & Case Laws analysis

Donogue v Stevenson [1932] A.C. 562. Facts of the Case Mrs Donoghue’s acquaintance bought her a ginger beer from Paisley’s Wellmeadow Café on August 26, 1928. She only drank approximately half of the bottle, which was made of black opaque glass, before pouring the rest into a tumbler. The decomposing remnants of a snail floated… Continue reading Negligence under Torts Law : Landmark Judgements & Case Laws analysis

Rule of Strict Liability in Torts Law : Landmark Judgements & Case Laws Analysis

Ryland v Fletcher (1868) L.R. 3 H.L. 330 Brief Facts of the Case Rylands commissioned contractors to build a reservoir on his land in 1860, with the intention of supplying water to the Ainsworth Mill. Rylands did not participate in the construction process, instead of contracting it out to a qualified engineer. During construction, the… Continue reading Rule of Strict Liability in Torts Law : Landmark Judgements & Case Laws Analysis