Directions This section consists of fifty (50) questions. Each question consists of legal propositions principles (hereinafter referred to as 'principle') and facts. These principles have to be applied to the given facts to arrive at the most reasonable conclusion. Such principles may or may not be true in the real sense, yet you have to conclusively assume them to be true for the purposes of this section. In other words, in answering the following questions, you must not rely on any principles except the principles that are given here in below for every question. Further you must not assume any facts other than those stated in the question. The objective of this section is to test your interest towards study of law, research aptitude and problem solving ability even if the 'most reasonable conclusion' arrived at may be unacceptable for any other reason. It is not the objective of this section to test your knowledge of law. |
A) Victims cannot succeed as necessary precautions to prevent any harm were taken by Hari
B) Victims cannot succeed as the mechanical/technical problem was sudden and therefore, beyond the control of Hari
C) Victims can succeed as it is the duty of Hari to see that no harm is caused to the environment/people due to his activity under any circumstances
D) Victims could succeed, if treatment/disposal plant were not installed in the factory
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Ans. According to the principle, whosoever causes environmental pollution shall be liable for any loss caused by such pollution and it shall be no defence that all due diligence and reasonable care was taken. In this case, victims will succeed because it was Hari's duty and responsibility to ensure that no harm is caused to the environment due to his activity under any circumstances.You need to login to perform this action.
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