Legal Principle: Whenever there is an invasion of a legal right, the person in whom the right is vested is entitled to bring an action though he has suffered no actual loss or harm and may recover damages (compensation).Factual Situation: A was a qualified voter for the Lok Sabha election. However, a returning officer wrongfully refused to take A's vote. In spite of such wrongful refusal, the candidate, for whom A wanted to vote, won the election. But, A brought an action for damages: Which of the following derivations is correct? (CLAT 2014)

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Each question consists of legal principle(s) (hereinafter referred to as 'principle') and facts. Such proposition may or may not be true in the real and legal sense, yet you have to conclusively assume them to be true for the purposes of this section. You have to apply the principles to the given facts to arrive at the most reasonable conclusion. Only one of the alternatives, i.e., (A), (B), (C), or (D) is the most reasonable conclusion. Remember: you must not rely on any principle except the principles that are given for every question.

Legal Principle: Whenever there is an invasion of a legal right, the person in whom the right is vested is entitled to bring an action though he has suffered no actual loss or harm and may recover damages (compensation).<br>Factual Situation: A was a qualified voter for the Lok Sabha election. However, a returning officer wrongfully refused to take A's vote. In spite of such wrongful refusal, the candidate, for whom A wanted to vote, won the election. But, A brought an action for damages: Which of the following derivations is correct? (CLAT 2014)






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