Vizag Gas Tragedy Current Affairs, GK & News

NGT Order of Vizag Gas Tragedy: What is Strict Liability Vs Absolute Liability?

May 11, 2020

The National Green Tribunal recently passed an order regarding the Vizag Gas Tragedy. Under the order, the LG Polymers, where the gas leak occurred was held liable according to the Principle of “Strict Liability” of 19th century English law. Strict Liability Principle According to Strict Liability Principle, a company or a party is not liable ..

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Vizag Gas Tragedy leaked Styrene Gas

May 7, 2020

Styrene Gas leaked from LG Polymers Plant in Vishakhapatnam. The tragedy claimed eight lives. What is a Styrene gas? Styrene is a chemical compound identified as neuro-toxins. It is also known as Vinyl Benzene, Ethyl Benzene and Phenyl Benzene. Styrene Gas is colourless and odourless. The gas spreads in air very quickly. Styrene gas is ..

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