Law Of Torts - Study Mode
[#446] X' was working at a place over which a crane swung carrying heavy stones. Both 'X' and his employer knew that the crane so swung and recognized the possibility of danger if a stone fell from the crane. No warning was given 'X' of the swinging time of the crane whenever this took place. Once a heavy stone fell from the swinging crane and injured 'X'. In a claim for torts, the employer pleaded that there was no liability on the basis of the principle volenti non fit injuria. This plea-
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(A) Is not correct as knowledge of the risk is not the same thing as acceptance of the risk
[#447] The essential characteristics of tort is, violation of
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(C) Right in rem
[#448] The concept of absolute liability was developed by the Supreme Court of India in M. C. Mehta v. Union of India, the judgment of which was delivered by:
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(D) Justice Bhagwati
[#449] The "Absolute liability" theory as the basis for liability in tort for industrial injuries was propounded by:
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(C) P. N. Bhagwati, C. J.
[#450] When the negligence of two or more persons results in the same damage, this is called
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(A) Composite Negligence