Question

Principle: Law does not penalize for wrongs which are of trivial nature.
Facts: In the course of a discussion, 'A' threw a file of papers at the table which touched the hands of 'B'.

• A. 'A' is liable for his act, as the file touched 'B's hand.
• B. 'A' is liable for his act, as it assaulted 'B'.
• C. 'A' is liable for insulting 'B'.
• D. 'A' is not liable for his act, as it was of trivial nature.

Hint:

Trivial actions that do not cause harm or insult are generally not subject to legal liability.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The principle mentions that trivial acts do not attract liability under the law. In this case, 'A's action of throwing a file that lightly touched 'B's hand is considered trivial and does not constitute an actionable offence.


Option (A) 'A' is liable for his act, as the file touched 'B's hand: This is incorrect. Since the act is trivial, no liability arises.

Option (B) 'A' is liable for his act, as it assaulted 'B': This is incorrect, as there is no assault in this case.

Option (C) 'A' is liable for insulting 'B': This is incorrect, as no insult occurred; it was a trivial action.