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). Facts: 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?

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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). Facts: 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?






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