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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 ?
 

Option: 1

No, due to Act of God

 

 


Option: 2

 

Yes, due to its negligence.

 

 


Option: 3

 

Yes, it will attach criminal liability

 

 


Option: 4

 

No, due to being an exception under Statutory Authority.

 


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The Statutory Body may not be held strictly liable because they were authorised by law to conduct such activities. Hence, option (d) is correct.

 

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