Principle Law does not penalise for wrongs which are of trivial nature Facts In the course of a disc...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Others

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Principle: Law does not penalise for wrongs which are of trivial nature.

Facts: In the course of a discussion, 'A' threw a file of papers at the table which touched the hands of 'B'.

A' is liable for his act, as the file touched 'B's hand.

'A' is liable for his act, as it assaulted 'B'.

'A' is liable for insulting 'B'.

'A' is not liable for his act, as it was of trivial nature.

Explanation:

‘De minimis non curat lex’ means that law does not take notice or cognizance of trivial things. The factual situation makes it clear that it was in the course of a discussion that the file of papers touched the hands of B. This situation is too trivial to be taken up by a court of law. 'A' is not liable for his act, as it was of trivial nature.