Question

The 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.

Principle: Damages are the money recompense, as far as money can do, for the violation of a right.

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. 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 favour A would have cast his vote won the election. A filed a suit claiming damages.

पर्याय

• 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

Answer 1

A will be entitled to damages

Explanation:

"A will be entitled to damages" hold good as A who was rightfully entitled to vote, was not allowed to vote leading his right to cast note was infringed, and as per the guiding principle damages are the money recompense for the violation of a right. Thus he is entitled to damages.