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Law · Q695

Law Of Torts

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 695

Q695

An army truck driven by an army driver while going to leave army jawans on the station for enabling them to catch their home town, hit a pedestrian and killed him due to rash and negligent driving. Which one of the following is correct?

A.
In this case vicarious liability is to be imposed on the Government of India
Answer
B.
In this case vicarious liability would be claimed under the defence of sovereign functions of the State
C.
In this case no liability will be imposed under the defence of inevitable accident
D.
In this case both Government of India and the drive personally would be liable

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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