Law Of Torts - Study Mode
[#231] Which one of the following wrongs are covered both under the criminal law and law of torts
Correct Answer
(B) Defamation
[#232] Principle: A plaintiff who suffers some injury will be entitled to receive compensation even if he suffers no loss. Factual Situation: Reddy was a strong political worker of Party X. He was proceeding to the poling booth at about 7:30 am, to cast his vote in favour of Mr. Naik, his party candidate. On the way, the State Police officials suspected Reddy to be an anti-social element and took him into custody for questioning. Reddy pleaded with the officials that he was a genuine voter and had no previous criminal records and requested them to allow him to cast his vote. The officials allegedly detained him in custody till about 4:45 pm and thereafter released him, recording that they could not find any thing against him. By the time Reddy reached the poling booth the polling time was over and he could not vote for Mr. Naik. When the results were declared Mr. Naik got a Majority of over 6000 votes and Party X got the majority to form the Government. Reddy files a suit for compensation against the State.
Correct Answer
(B) Reddy will succeed as his right to vote was denied by the police
[#233] The 'neighbor' principle was laid down in the landmark case of
Correct Answer
(B) Donoghue v. Stevenson
[#234] The rule of strict liability is based on the decision in the case of
Correct Answer
(D) Rylands v. Fletcher
[#235] Which one of the following is a leading case on 'Injuria Sine Damnum'?
Correct Answer
(B) Ashby v. White