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Tort Final Presentation
This document provides an overview of the concepts of strict and absolute liability in tort law. It discusses key cases like Rylands v Fletcher that established the rule of strict liability. It defines strict liability as liability without fault where a person is liable despite the absence of negligence. The essentials to apply the rule from Rylands v Fletcher are discussed. Exceptions to strict liability like act of God and statutory authority are also summarized. The document then discusses the evolution of absolute liability from strict liability and highlights key cases in India like M.C. Mehta v. Union of India that established the principle of absolute liability.
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