VICARIOUS LIABILITY Vicarious liability is a form of strict, secondary liability that arises under the common law doctrine of agency-respondent superior-the responsibility of the superior for the acts of their subordinate, or, in a broader sense, the responsibility of any third party that had the " right , ability or duty to control" the activities of a violator. The liability is placed, not in the person who commits the wrong, but on someone who is supposed to have control over that person and his
CHAPTER-III ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: THE POLICY Environmental degradation affects national welfare by damaging human health, economic activities and ecosystems. Because environmental problems represent a classic externality,’ some government regulation is generally warranted. From an economist’s perspective, desirable regulation should weigh two factors: the benefits associated with reduced environmental damage, and the opportunity cost of mitigation. In reality, the extent and focus of government
Protection of Wild Animals: Problems and Prospects Chapter-I: Introduction Mahatma Gandhi has said, “Greatness of Nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” India is fascinating country. Not only it is home to the largest number of languages, religions and cultures, it also supports some of the richest biodiversity areas in the world. The reason might be due to the tolerance Indians show for other life forms. It is evident in the way animals, domestic or wild, are positively incorporated