Law · Tort

Absolute Liability

Indian doctrine imposing liability without defences on enterprises carrying on hazardous activities. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987).

Type: noun Branch: Tort Level: Intermediate Jurisdiction: India

Pronunciation: 🇺🇸 US/ˈæbsəlut laɪəˈbɪlɪti/ 🇬🇧 UK/ˈæbsəlut laɪəˈbɪlɪti/

Definition

Indian doctrine imposing liability without defences on enterprises carrying on hazardous activities. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987).

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