Question

Ms J, a banker, refuses to honour a cheque of Ms F, though Ms F had a sufficient balance. Yet, Ms F does not suffer any monetary loss. Ms F can file a case under which scenario?

• A. Damnum-sine-injuria
• B. Res-ipsa-loquitur
• C. Volenti-non-fit-injuria
• D. Injuria-sine-damnum

Hint:

“Injuria-sine-damnum” focuses on the violation of a legal right, not on actual damage. Legal injury itself is actionable.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the legal principle.
“Injuria-sine-damnum” means “legal injury without actual damage.” It applies when a person’s legal right is violated, even if no physical, financial, or material damage is suffered.
Step 2: Application to the case.
Ms J, the banker, refused to honour Ms F’s cheque despite having sufficient balance. This refusal violates Ms F’s legal right as a customer to have her cheque honoured. Even though no monetary loss occurred, the legal right was infringed.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, Ms F can file a case under the doctrine of “Injuria-sine-damnum.”