The railway authorities allowed a train to be over crowded. In consequence, a legitimate passenger Mr. X got his pocket picked.Choose the appropriate answer.

Mr.X can sue the railway authorities for the loss suffered.

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Mr.X cannot sue because he had given his consent to travel in an over-crowded train.

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Mr. X cannot sue the railway authorities because there was no infringement of his legal right and mere fact that the loss was caused does not give rise to a cause of action.

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None of these.

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Solution

The correct option is B Mr. X cannot sue the railway authorities because there was no infringement of his legal right and mere fact that the loss was caused does not give rise to a cause of action.
The legal rights of Mr X are not violated by railway. As the train was allowed to overcrowd it didn't mean they are liable for any loss or injury of any passenger. Therefore, He can't sue railway authorities for compensation. It's totally natural. And, railway authorities will not be held liable to give compensation.
Hence, C is the correct option.

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2. That the proceeding complained was terminated in favour of the present plaintiff.
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