Legal Principle: Master/principal is vicariously liable for the tort committed by an servant/ agent, in the performance of his duties as an servant/agent. Factual Situation: The plaintiff, a bullion merchant was arrested by the police on a charge of purchasing stolen goods. Some of the gold and silver ornaments were seized from the plaintiff and were kept in the police station custody. The duty constable appropriated the gold ornaments and escaped to a foreign country. The plaintiff after being acquitted brought an action against the State for the compensation. In this case, compensation is: Decision:

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Legal Principle: Master/principal is vicariously liable for the tort committed by an servant/ agent, in the performance of his duties as an servant/agent. Factual Situation: The plaintiff, a bullion merchant was arrested by the police on a charge of purchasing stolen goods. Some of the gold and silver ornaments were seized from the plaintiff and were kept in the police station custody. The duty constable appropriated the gold ornaments and escaped to a foreign country. The plaintiff after being acquitted brought an action against the State for the compensation. In this case, compensation is: Decision:






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