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Question

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below :
List-IList-II
(a) Remoteness of damage(i) Chief Secretary, State of Gujarat Vs Kothari and Associates
(b) Proof of loss to be given to claim special damages(ii) Madras Railways Co. Vs Govind Rau
(c) Loss of profit is special loss(iii) Karsandas H. Thacker Vs Saran Engg. Co. Ltd.
(d) Consequences of delays in transit(iv) Union of India Vs Steel Stock Holders

The correct answer is
(a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)

Legal Case Matching: Remoteness, Damages, Profit

This question requires matching specific legal principles listed in List-I with relevant landmark case laws provided in List-II.

  • (a) Remoteness of damage is accurately associated with (ii) Madras Railways Co. Vs Govind Rau. This case is foundational in establishing principles concerning the foreseeability of damages.
  • (b) Proof of loss to be given to claim special damages correctly aligns with (i) Chief Secretary, State of Gujarat Vs Kothari and Associates. This case highlights the burden of proof required for special damages.
  • (c) Loss of profit is special loss is matched with (iii) Karsandas H. Thacker Vs Saran Engg. Co. Ltd.. This judgment addresses the classification of loss of profit as a type of special loss.
  • (d) Consequences of delays in transit corresponds to (iv) Union of India Vs Steel Stock Holders. This case examines the legal implications and damages arising from transportation delays.

Selecting the Correct Option

The correct pairings are:

  • (a) - (ii)
  • (b) - (i)
  • (c) - (iii)
  • (d) - (iv)

This specific combination of matches corresponds to Option B.

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Important Questions from Law Relating To Contracts

  1. A contract is said to be discharged by rescission:

    A. When terms of a contract are altered

    B. When a party makes novation of a contract

    C. When an aggrieved party exercises his option to avoid the contract

    D. When a party to a contract waives his rights under the contract

    E. Where none of the parties has performed its part for a long time and no other party has objected against it

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  2. Which of the following statements are TRUE in a contractual capacity?

    A. Law presumes that every person is competent to contract unless otherwise proved

    B. That a minor can make a contract for necessities of life

    C. That a person of unsound mind can enter into the family contracts

    D. A convict cannot enter into a valid contract nor can sue

    E. That a wife can always make valid business contracts and bind her husband

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  3. Under the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, which of the following is prohibited ?
  4. What does psychological emotional abuse include ?
    (a) Failure to provide adequate food or clothing.
    (b) Provide basic education.
    (c) Striking a child
    (d) Engaging in a Sexual act or shaming a child.
    Choose the correct answer from the options :
  5. What is the purpose of 'The One Stop Centers mentioned in the context of gender-based violence ?
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