Legal - Aptitude And Reasoning

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Principle : Intentional application of force to another person is action able in law.
Facts : 'P' and 'D' are unknown to each other. When 'P' is about to sit on a chair, 'D' intentionally
pulls it away as a result of which 'P' falls on the floor and is injured.

  • 'D' is not liable as 'P' is not seriously injured.

  • 'D' is liable as he intentinally caused injury to P

  • D' is not liable as such jokes are common in the society.

  • 'D' is not liable as the injury is not directly caused.

Solution

B.

'D' is liable as he intentinally caused injury to P

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