CLAT CLAT Solved Paper-2016

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    Direction: This section consists of fifty (50) questions. Follow the instructions carefully and choose the most appropriate option:
    The question number 111-145 in this section consists of legal proposition(s) (hereinafter referred to as 'principle') and facts. Such principles may or may not be true in the real and legal sense, yet you have to conclusively assume them to be true for the purpose of this section. In other words, in answering the following 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 towards study of law, research aptitude and problem-solving ability, even if the 'most reasonable conclusion' arrived at may be absurd or unacceptable for any other reason.
    To answer a question, the given principle is to be applied to the given facts so as to arrive at most reasonable conclusion.
    Principle: In case where there is an infringement of legal right even without any actual loss or damage the person whose right is infringed has a cause of action.
    Facts: 'P' was wrongfully prevented by the Returning officer from exercising his vote in an assembly election. Still he ('P') brought an action claiming damages. Which of the following derivations is correct?

    A) 'P' would succeed in his action, as it is mandatory to cast vote.

    B) 'P' would succeed in his action, as he was wrongfully prevented from exercising his legal right of voting in that election.

    C) 'P' would not succeed in his action, as he did not suffer any loss in that election.

    D) 'P' would not succeed in his action, as the candidate for whom he wanted to give his vote won the election.

    Correct Answer: B


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