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Principle: Whenever there is an invasion of a legal right, the person in whom the right isvested, is entitled to bring an action though he has suffered no actual loss or harm, and mayrecover damages (compensation)Facts: 'A' was a qualified voter for the Lok Sabha election. However, a returning officerwrongfully refused to take A's vote. In spite of such wrongful refusal, the candidate,for whom 'A' wanted to vote, won the election. But, 'A' brought an action for damages:Which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

A. Since no legal right of 'A' had been violated, therefore, as such, no compensation could bengranted
B. Since legal right of 'A' had been violated, therefore, compensation should be granted
C. No compensation could be granted, as 'A' had suffered no loss as his candidate won thenelection
D. Since no fundamental right of 'A' had been violated, therefore, as such, no compensationncould be granted
Answer» C. No compensation could be granted, as 'A' had suffered no loss as his candidate won thenelection


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