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Mr. Stalin, a snake-charmer, was exhibiting his talents to a group of people by claiming himself a…

Mr. Stalin is liable to compensate the child's family for the injury caused by the escaped snake. Watching the performance does not establish consent to being bitten, and…

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Mr. Stalin, a snake-charmer, was exhibiting his talents to a group of people by claiming himself a person with superpower to entertain the snakes. The crowd gathered around him to watch his show. During the show one of the snakes escaped and bit a child who had to be hospitalised for 5 days medical treatment. The child survived and his parents instituted suit against Mr. Stalin.
Which of the following statements is correct in the light of above facts ?

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Mr. Stalin is liable to compensate the child's family for the injury caused by the escaped snake. Watching the performance does not establish consent to being bitten, and the escape of an animal under his control is not an act of God.

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