Rajasthan Judiciary Pre 2014

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

Verified Answer
A. When the damage is due to vis major
B. When the damage is due to wrongful act of stranger
C. When the damage is due to the plaintiff's own fault
D. All the above

Explanation:

All listed options (vis major, act of stranger, plaintiff's own fault) are recognized exceptions to the rule of strict liability in Rylands v. Fletcher.