Question

Principle: Nothing is an offence by reason that it causes, or that it is intended to cause, or that it is known to be likely to cause, any harm, if that harm is so slight that no person of ordinary sense and temper would complain of such harm. Facts: 'X' takes a plain sheet of paper from 'Y’s drawer without 'Y’s consent to write a letter to his friend.

• A. 'X' has committed an offence in the above context
• B. 'X' has committed no offence in the above context
• C. 'Y' can sue 'X' for an offence in the above context
• D. None of the above is correct in the above context

Hint:

A slight harm or injury that no reasonable person would object to does not typically constitute an offence under criminal law.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Since the harm caused is so minimal, and no person of ordinary sense and temper would complain, 'X' has not committed any offence. The act does not lead to any actionable injury or harm.