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Strict & Absolute Liability Explained | Law of Torts | CUET PG 2026, CLAT, Judiciary Preparation

Contact us on Instagram :   / thebayoflaw   DM us your queries there Strict & Absolute Liability — one of the most crucial and frequently asked topics in Law of Torts, and an absolute must for CUET PG 2026, CLAT, and Judiciary aspirants. This concept not only defines the scope of liability in tort law but also lays the foundation of modern environmental and industrial responsibility in India. In this video, we’ll take you through the entire journey — from Rylands v. Fletcher to M.C. Mehta v. Union of India, and understand how the English principle of Strict Liability evolved into India’s unique doctrine of Absolute Liability. 📚 What You’ll Learn in This Lecture: ✅ 1. Origin of the Rule: How the rule of Strict Liability was first established in the famous English case Rylands v. Fletcher (1868). ✅ 2. Essentials of Strict Liability: Bringing a dangerous thing onto land Non-natural use of land Escape and resulting damage ✅ 3. Exceptions to Strict Liability: All five major exceptions explained with examples: Act of God (Nichols v. Marsland) Plaintiff’s own fault (Ponting v. Noakes) Act of a third party (Box v. Jubb) Consent of the plaintiff (Peters v. Prince of Wales Theatre) Natural use of land (Rickards v. Lothian) ✅ 4. Application in India: How Indian courts adopted and modified the rule in cases like Madras Railway Co. v. Zamindar of Carvetnagarum and M.P. Electricity Board v. Shail Kumari. ✅ 5. Evolution into Absolute Liability: The turning point — M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987), the Oleum Gas Leak Case, where the Supreme Court evolved the new rule of Absolute Liability — 📌 No exceptions, 📌 No defenses, 📌 Complete responsibility for hazardous industries. ✅ 6. Landmark Indian Cases on Absolute Liability: M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987) – Oleum Gas Leak Case Union Carbide Corporation v. Union of India (1990) – Bhopal Gas Tragedy Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. Union of India (1996) – Chemical waste pollution Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996) – “Polluter Pays” & “Precautionary” principles M.P. Electricity Board v. Shail Kumari (2002) – Electrocution case reaffirming absolute liability ✅ 7. Strict vs Absolute Liability (Comparison Table): A clear and crisp comparison showing how the Indian principle goes beyond the English rule. ✅ 8. Relevance in Modern Times: Why these principles matter today — industrial accidents, environmental disasters, and public safety laws. ⚖️ Why This Video is a Must-Watch: Complete coverage for CUET PG, CLAT, and Judiciary exams Explained with simple language + real cases + logic Helps you write perfect answers in descriptive papers Acts as a quick revision tool before exams Whether you’re a law student, aspiring advocate, or just starting your Torts journey — this one video will make the concept crystal clear forever 💥 💬 Watch till the end for: A clear difference between Strict and Absolute Liability Mnemonics for remembering exceptions Smart exam tips and previous-year trend insights 🔖 Hashtags: #StrictLiability #AbsoluteLiability #LawOfTorts #RylandsvFletcher #MCMehtaCase #BhopalGasTragedy #CUETPG2026 #CLAT2026 #JudiciaryPreparation #LawStudents #LawExam #TortsLaw #LegalConcepts #EnvironmentalLaw #PolluterPaysPrinciple #PrecautionaryPrinciple #StrictLiability #AbsoluteLiability #LawOfTorts #RylandsVFletcher #MCMehtaCase #CUETPG2025 #JudiciaryExams #LawEntrance #LegalAptitudeTest #IndianLaw #NoFaultLiability #TortsImportant Don't forget to read our blogs:- https://thebayoflaw.blogspot.com/ Add us on facebook-   / law.tutor.39   Like our page for notes of our videos -   / the-bay-of-law-103461938540629   Music Title : Fashion Saxophone Hip-Hop by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Do It Link :    • Fashion Saxophone Hip-Hop by Infraction [N...   Music Credit : Infraction - No Copyright Music :   / @infraction   🔹All rights reserved to the respective copyright owners 🔹We do not claim any right over any of the graphics, images, songs used in this video. 🔴For copyright issues no need to strike, if the artist, producer or management wants I will take down the video as soon as I can. Please email us : [email protected] ©️ All copyrights belong to Respective owners. No copyright infringement intended. For Educational and Informative Use Only. #LawOfTorts #VicariousLiability #LiabilityOfState #CUETPG2026 #CLAT2026 #JudiciaryPreparation #LawEntrance #LawStudents #LegalStudies #TortLaw #CUETPGLaw #CLATPG #IndianLaw #LawLectures