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प्रश्न
Principle: Intentional application of force to another person is actionable in law.
Facts: 'P' and 'D' are unknown to each other. When 'P' is about to sit on a chair, 'D' intentionally pulls it away as a result of which 'P' falls on to the floor and is injured.
पर्याय
'D' is not liable as such jokes are common in the society
'D' is not liable as 'P' is not seriously injured.
'D' is liable as he intentionally caused injury to P.
'D' is not liable as the injury is not directly caused.
उत्तर
'D' is not liable as the injury is not directly caused.
Explanation:
Criminal and Civil Law, 'battery' is He intentional touching of, or application of force to, the body of another person in a harmful or offensive manner (without consent). Three main elements are (1) intent (2) contact (3) Harm. In the given case "contact" is missing. The reasonable conclusion is drawn that D is not liable as the injury is not directly caused is the correct answer.
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