Introduction:This case involves a gas distribution company, GasSafe, and an incident where a gas leakage from its distribution lines caused an explosion in a residential area.Case Details:- Date of Incident: July 10, 2022- Location: Mumbai, India- Parties Involved: GasSafe (Defendant) and Affected Residents (Plaintiffs)- Brief Description: Due to a lack of proper maintenance, one of GasSafe's underground gas distribution lines leaked, leading to an explosion that damaged properties and caused injuries to residents.Arguments Presented:- Plaintiff's Argument: The residents argued that GasSafe should be held strictly liable for the damages, as the company is engaged in the inherently dangerous activity of distributing gas.- Defendant's Argument: GasSafe argued that the explosion was caused by an external factor (a construction company damaging the pipeline) and not due to their own operations.Legal Analysis:The court examined the principles of Strict Liability, focusing on whether the activity undertaken by GasSafe could be considered inherently dangerous and if the company had any exceptions to the rule.Judgment and Ruling:The court held GasSafe strictly liable for the damages, ruling that the distribution of gas is an inherently dangerous activity and that companies must ensure utmost safety to prevent any harm.Impact and Analysis:This ruling stressed the importance of maintaining high safety standards in industries involving inherently dangerous activities and the applicability of Strict Liability in such contexts.Conclusion:The case underscores the stringent responsibilities of companies involved in potentially hazardous activities and the role of Strict Liability in ensuring public safety and accountability.References:- Indian Penal Code, 1860- M.C. Mehta v. Union of India, 1987

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Discussion Questions:1. Discuss the role of industry standards and regulations in determining liability under the doctrine of Strict Liability.2. Should companies engaged in inherently dangerous activities be subject to higher levels of scrutiny and regulation? Why or why not?

Case Study 2: The Gas Leakage Incident

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