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प्रश्न
Principle: Damages the money recompense, as far as money can do, for the loss suffered by a person.
Facts: A, an Indian citizen, have a right to vote, was not allowed to cast his vote on the polling booth, by the returning officer. The name of A was mentioned in the voter‘s list. A has also reported at the polling booth in time. However, the candidate in whose favor A would have cast his vote won the election. A filed a suit claiming damages.
विकल्प
A will be entitled to damages
A will not be entitled to damages
A will be entitled to only nominal damages
A will be entitled to exemplary damages
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उत्तर
A will not be entitled to damages
Explanation:
A will not be entitled to damages because he has not suffered any loss. The principle states that a person who suffers a loss is to be recompensated with money as far as money can do. A did not suffer any loss by being prevented from voting. Also, the candidate in whose favor A wanted to vote won.
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