If a statutory body conducts controlled explosions for research purposes in accordance with relevant laws, and an unforeseen escape occurs. Will the statutory body be liable for such an act ?
No, due to Act of God
Yes, due to its negligence.
Yes, it will attach criminal liability
No, due to being an exception under Statutory Authority.
The Statutory Body may not be held strictly liable because they were authorised by law to conduct such activities. Hence, option (d) is correct.