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Directions: In this section consist of legal proposition(s) (hereinafter referred to as 'principle') and facts. Such principles may or may not be true in the real and legal sense, yet you have to conclusively assume them to be true for the purpose of this section. In other words, in answering the following question. Further, you must not assume any facts other than those stated in the question. The objective of this section is to test your interest towards study of law, research aptitude and problem-solving ability, even if the 'most reasonable conclusion' arrived at may be absurd or unacceptable for any other reason.

To answer a question, the given principle is to be applied to the given facts so as to arrive at most reasonable conclusion.


Principle: Intentional application of force to another person is actionable 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.

Options

A

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

B

'D' is liable as he intentionally caused injury to P.

C

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

D

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

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Correct Answer :

Option B

'D' is liable as he intentionally caused injury to P.

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