Question
Legal Studies Question on Constitutional Laws
In M. C. Mehta Vs. Union of India, AIR1987 SC1086 (Shriram Foods & Fertilizers case) the principle that was constitutionally laid that
in the case of escape of toxic gas the enterprise is strictly and absolutely liable to compensate all those who are affected by the accident
in the case of escape of toxic gas the enterprise is only liable for the negligence
in the case of escape of toxic gas the enterprise is only liable for the failure to take reasonable care if any
in the case of escape of toxic gas the enterprise is not liable for the accident
in the case of escape of toxic gas the enterprise is strictly and absolutely liable to compensate all those who are affected by the accident
Solution
The correct option is (A):in the case of escape of toxic gas the enterprise is strictly and absolutely liable to compensate all those who are affected by the accident.