Tag: hazardous industry liability

An incorporated company is carrying on an industrial activity which is hazardous in nature. Due to leakage of poisonous gas from the unit, the people residing in that locality were affected. Discuss jhe liability of company. Is the Managing Director of the company liable? Discuss.

Facts of the Case An incorporated company is engaged in an industrial activity involving hazardous and poisonous substances. Due to failure of safety mechanisms, there […]

There was a large scale leakage of deadly gas from a private industry located in the heart the city. As a consequence of this leakage, a number of people died and several others were affected. An action was brought before the Supreme Court, through a wit petition seeking compensation to the victims. Discuss the nature, scope and extent of the liability of private industry.

Facts of the Case A private industrial undertaking dealing with hazardous substances was located in the heart of a city. Due to negligence and failure […]