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.
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. Correct Answer Defendant is liable to compensate all i.e. 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D'
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Feb 20, 2025