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Each question consists of legal propositions/ principles (hereinafter referred to as 'principle') and facts. These principles have to be applied to the given facts to arrive at the most reasonable conclusion. Such principles may or may not be true in the real sense, yet you have to conclusively assume them to be true for the purposes of this section. In other words, in answering the following questions, you must not rely on any principles except the principles that are given herein below for every 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 unacceptable for any other reason. It is not the object of this section to test your knowledge of law.


PRINCIPLE: Nothing is an offence by reason that it causes, or that it is intended to cause, or that it is known to be likely to cause, any harm, if that harm is so slight that no person of ordinary sense and temper would complain of such harm.

FACTS: 'X' takes a plain sheet of paper from Y's drawer without Y's consent to write a letter to his friend,

Options

A

'X' has committed an offence in the above context

B

'X' has committed no offence in the above context

C

'Y' can sue 'X' for an offence in the above context

D

None of the above is correct in the above context.

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Correct Answer :

Option B

'X' has committed no offence in the above context

Solution :

Correct Answer: 'X' has committed no offence in the above context


Explanation:

According to the provided legal principle, an act is not considered an offence if the harm caused (or intended/known to be caused) is so slight or trivial that no person of ordinary sense and temper would complain about it.


Application of Facts to the Principle:

1. Act: 'X' takes a single plain sheet of paper from 'Y''s drawer without consent.
2. Degree of Harm: Taking a single sheet of paper results in an extremely minor and negligible harm.
3. Reasonable Standard: A person of ordinary sense and temper would not make a formal complaint or legal issue over the loss of a single plain sheet of paper.


Therefore, applying the principle strictly to the facts, the harm caused is trivial, meaning 'X' has committed no offence in the above context.

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