Strict Liability – Law of Torts | College Tutor Law

🎓 Welcome to College Tutor Law! In this topic, we cover Strict Liability, one of the most important concepts in Law of Torts—frequently asked in LLB, Judiciary, SSC & UPSI exams. 🔍 What is Strict Liability? 👉 Strict Liability means liability without fault 👉 A person is held liable even without negligence or intention, if a dangerous thing escapes and causes damage. ⚖️ Origin of Strict Liability: 👉 Established in the famous case: Rylands v Fletcher 👉 Rule: “A person who brings and keeps any dangerous thing on his land is liable if it escapes and causes damage.” 📌 Essentials of Strict Liability: 1. Dangerous Thing Something likely to cause harm (e.g., gas, water, chemicals) 2. Escape The thing must escape from the defendant’s control 3. Non-Natural Use of Land Use of land must be special or unusual 4. Damage There must be actual damage ⚠️ Exceptions to Strict Liability: ❌ Act of God ❌ Plaintiff’s own fault ❌ Consent of plaintiff ❌ Act of third party ❌ Statutory authority 📖 In Simple Words: 👉 If you keep something dangerous, you are responsible if it causes harm 🎯 Importance for Exams: ✔️ Very important in Tort Law ✔️ Frequently asked in case law questions ✔️ Base for Absolute Liability (India) 🔗 Important Links (Given Below 👇) 📢 Subscribe for more law content: https://www.youtube.com/@CollegeTutor... 📩 Have doubts? Drop them in comments! 👉 Join our WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BRRQGx6ZTPW... 👉 Join our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/lawbysoumya 👉 Follow us on Instagram:   / collegetutorr   👉 Facebook: [Your Facebook Link] #LawStudy #IndianLaw #LawExams #LLB #LegalEducation #CollegeTutorLaw