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

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

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

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

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The correct option is C Mr. X cannot sue the railway authorities because there was no infringement of legal right and mere fact that the loss was caused does not give rise to a cause of action.
As there is no infringement of legal rights of Mr.X .It was not Railway authority's fault for the loss .Also ,pocket picked of Mr.X is not an injury . Mr.X can't sue Railway authority .And ,railway authority is not liable for the compensation .

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