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Principle: There Are Certain Acts Which, Though Harmful, Are Not Wrongful in Law; Therefore, Do Not Give Legal Right to Bring Action in Law, to the Person Who Suffers from Such Acts. - Mathematics

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प्रश्न

Principle: There are certain acts which, though harmful, are not wrongful in law; therefore, do not give legal right to bring action in law, to the person who suffers from such acts.

Facts: 'Prakash' has a rice mill. His neighbor, Shanti, sets up another rice mill and offers a tough competition to Prakash. As a consequence, Prakash's profits fall down. He brings a suit against Shanti for damages.

पर्याय

  • Prakash can succeed in his claim as it is a case of actual damages

  • Prakash cannot succeed in his claim for damages, as it is a case of damage without infringement of any legal right.

  • Prakash can succeed in his claim for damages, as it is a case of damage as a result of infringement of his legal right.

  • Prakash may succeed in his claim for damages, as it is a case of loss to his business.

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उत्तर

Prakash cannot succeed in his claim for damages, as it is a case of damage without infringement of any legal right.

Explanation:

The reasonable conclusion drawn Prakash cannot succeed in his claim for damages, as it is a case of damage without infringement of any legal right. 

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