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While dealing with the liability of an enterprise engaged in inherently dangerous activity, the Supreme Court laid down the rule of 'absolute liability' in-

While dealing with the liability of an enterprise engaged in inherently dangerous activity, the Supreme Court laid down the rule of 'absolute liability' in- Correct Answer M. Mehta v. Union of India

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In which one of the following cases has the Supreme Court laid down that where the enterprise is engaged in hazardous or inherently dangerous activities and harm results to anyone on account of accident, the enterprise is strictly liable to compensate all those who are affected by such accident?
The Supreme Court laid down in . . . . . . . . that where the enterprise is engaged in hazardous or inherently dangerous activities and harm result to anyone on account of accident, the enterprise is strictly liable to compensate all those who are affected by such accident?
Principle: An enterprise which is engaged in a hazardous or inherently dangerous activity which poses a potential threat to the health and safety of the persons working in the factory and residing in the surrounding area owes an absolute and non-delegable duty to the community to ensure that no harm results to anyone on account of his activity.
Facts: A poisonous gas leaked from the storage tank of fertilizers manufacturing industry of defendant due to a wind storm resulting in serious breathing problems and eye injuries to 'A' and 'B' who were working in the factory and 'C' and 'D' who were residing in the surrounding area.
A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court passes judgment in a matter. In a later case before a high court, a party presents the Supreme Court judgment as a binding authority. The opposing party claims that the high court is not bound by the Supreme Court's judgment because relevant provisions of law were not brought to the notice of the Supreme Court in that case. Which of the following is most correct in this case?
Principle: Article 141 of the Constitution provides that the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within the territory of India.
A dictatorship is a form of government characterized by the absolute rule of one person or a very small group of people who hold all political power. While a dictatorship is a form of government in some nations, just as monarchy or representative democracy is the form of government in others, dictatorships are seen by non-dictatorships as dangerous and cruel because of the way they tend to treat their citizens. A dictatorship is often characterized by harsh treatment of citizens, and violation of rights. The absolute control of power that they possess, is extremely dangerous, and for society to flourish, power cannot be absolute. However if the dictatorship is a good one, it can lead to progress of the economy, and a reduction in crime rates. Assuming the given information is true, pick out the most appropriate option.
The constitution of India has made which of the following provisions to safeguard and ensure the independence and impartial functioning of the Supreme court? 1. The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave and pension of the judges of the Supreme Court cannot be changed to their disadvantage after their appointment even during a financial emergency. 2. The retired judges of the Supreme Court are prohibited from pleading or acting in any Court or before any authority within the territory of India. 3. The Parliament is not authorised to curtail the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court. 4. The judges of the Supreme Court are provided with the Security of Tenure. Select the correct answer using the correct code given below:
Which of the following subject matters Articles Related to Supreme Court is NOT correctly stated with their respective Article no.?  138. Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court 137. Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court 136. Review of judgments or orders by the Supreme Court 135. Jurisdiction and powers of the Federal Court under existing law to be exercisable by the Supreme Court
Which of the following subject matters Articles Related to Supreme Court is NOT correctly stated with their respective Article no.?  128. Supreme Court to be a court of record 131. Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court 130 A. Exclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in regard to questions as to constitutional validity of Central Laws (Repealed) 130. Seat of Supreme Court
Which of the following statements are correct? Answer by using the code given below:
1. Persons in Govt/Judicial service need not resign to participate in District judge selection process held in "Vijay Kumar Misra and another v. High Court of Judicature at Patna" by the Supreme Court of India
2. The Supreme Court of India held in S. Kazi v. Muslim Education Society that " All Tribunals are not necessary parties to the proceedings where legality of its orders challenged"
3. The Supreme Court of India observed in Cardanumom Marketing Corporation and others v. State of Kerala and others that Social Security to the legal profession becomes an essential part of legal system
4. The Supreme Court of India held in 'Union of India v. Rajasthan High Court and others that High Court judges are exempted from Airport frisking.
The liability to pay compensation, of an enterprise carrying on an inherently dangerous and hazardous activity, on death of a worker due to leakage of lethal gas is based on the principle of: