Question

Match List-I with List-II\[\begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \textbf{Provision} & \textbf{Case Law} \\ \hline \text{(A) Strict Liability} & \text{(1) Ryland v. Fletcher} \\ \hline \text{(B) Absolute Liability} & \text{(II) M.C. Mehta v. Union of India} \\ \hline \text{(C) Negligence} & \text{(III) Nicholas v. Marsland} \\ \hline \text{(D) Act of God} & \text{(IV) MCD v. Subhagwanti} \\ \hline \end{array}\]

• (A) (1), (B) (II), (C) (III), (D) (IV)
• (A) (1), (B) (III), (C) (II), (D) (IV)
• (A) (I), (B) (II), (C) (IV), (D) (III)
• (A) (III), (B) (IV), (C) (I), (D) (II)

Hint:

Strict liability holds a person accountable for damages, even without fault, while absolute liability eliminates exceptions for hazardous activities.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Review the cases and their corresponding principles.
- Strict Liability was established in Ryland v. Fletcher. - Absolute Liability was set out in M.C. Mehta v. Union of India. - Negligence was discussed in Nicholas v. Marsland. - Act of God was referenced in MCD v. Subhagwanti.

Step 2: Conclusion.
- Correct matching: (A)-(1), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV).