Principle Nothing is an offence by reason that it causes or that it is intended to cause Or tha...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Others

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.

‘X’ has committed an offence in the above context

‘X’ has committed no offence in the above context

‘Y’ can sue ‘X’ for an offence in the above context

None of the above is correct in the above context

Explanation:

The value of article does not matter. Since the sheet of paper was taken without permission, there shall be wrongful loss. No person in his ordinary senses would have complaint of taking a plain sheet of paper from his drawer.