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The rule of 'strict liability' propounded in the case of Rylands v. Fletcher is not applicable:

The strict liability rule in Rylands v Fletcher (1868) is subject to recognised exceptions, including damage caused by vis major (act of God), the wrongful act of a…

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The rule of 'strict liability' propounded in the case of Rylands v. Fletcher is not applicable:

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The strict liability rule in Rylands v Fletcher (1868) is subject to recognised exceptions, including damage caused by vis major (act of God), the wrongful act of a stranger, and the plaintiff's own default. All three listed situations are exceptions, so "All of the given options are correct".

The absolute liability rule laid down in M C Mehta v Union of India (1987) for hazardous enterprises admits none of the following exceptions.

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