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. Such principles may or may not be true in the real sense, yet you have to conclusively assume them to be true. In other words, in answering the following question, you must not rely on any principles except the principle that is given hereinbelow for the question. Further, you must not assume any facts other than those stated in the question. The objective of this section is to test your interest in the study of law, research aptitude, and problem-solving ability.

Principle: When a person voluntarily agrees to suffer some harm, he is not allowed to complain about that.

Facts: ‘A’ was one of the spectators at a formula one car race, being held at Gurgaon, on a track owned by one’ company. During the race, there was a collision between two racing cars, one of which was thrown away amidst spectators, thereby causing an injury to ‘A’, ‘A’ claims damages for the injuries caused to him.

Options

• M company will be liable for damages because the injury was caused during the race organized by it  

• M company will not be liable for damages because A  had come to see the race on his own will 

• M company will not be liable for damages because the collision between the cars was beyond its control 

• M company will be liable because it has earned huge revenue by way of sale of tickets for the event

Answer 1

M company will not be liable for damages because A  had come to see the race on his own will 

Explanation:

M company will not be liable for damages because A  had come to see the race on his own will is correct. M company will not be liable for damages because A had come to see the race on his own will and nobody induced him to do the same. According to the guiding principle, A by agreeing to attend the race agreed to suffer any accidental harm caused in the event and thus is not allowed to complain about the same.