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प्रश्न
The railway authorities negligently allowed a train to be overcrowded. In consequence, a legitimate passenger Mr. X got his pocket picked. Choose the appropriate answer.
विकल्प
Mr. X can sue the railway authorities for the loss suffered
Mr. X ran sue because he had given consent to travel in an overcrowded train
Mr. X cannot sue railway authorities because there was no infringement of his legal right and mere fact that the loss was caused does not give rise to a cause of action
None of the above
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उत्तर
Mr. X cannot sue railway authorities because there was no infringement of his legal right and mere fact that the loss was caused does not give rise to a cause of action
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