Principle Intentional application of force to another person is action able in law Facts 39 P 39 and...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Others

Principle : Intentional application of force to another person is action able in law.

Facts : 'P' and 'D' are unknown to each other. When 'P' is about to sit on a chair, 'D' intentionally pulls it away as a result of which 'P' falls on the floor and is injured.

'D' is not liable as 'P' is not seriously injured.

'D' is liable as he intentinally caused injury to P.

'D' is not liable as such jokes are common in the society.

'D' is not liable as the injury is not directly caused.

Explanation:

D’s act of pulling the chair when P is about to sit amounts to the tort of battery.
'D' is liable as he intentinally caused injury to P.
Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.