The Railway authorities allowed a train to be over crowded In consequence a legitimate passenge...........

Legal Concepts Law of Torts

The Railway authorities allowed a train to be over crowded. In consequence, a legitimate passenger Mr. X got his pocket picked. Choose the appropriate answer:

Mr. X can sue the Railway authorities for the loss suffered

Mr. X cannot sue because he had given his consent to travel in a over-crowded train

Mr. X cannot sue railway authorities because there was no infringement of his legal right and mere fact that the loss was caused does not give rise to a cause of action

None of these

Explanation:

Damnum sine injuria: If he had suffered harm on account of a stampede arising out of overcrowding, a suit could have still lain. However, picking the pocket is not a direct consequence of crowding.
The fact that Mr. X got his pocket picked because of overcrowding is a remote consequence and hence to that extent railway authorities cannot be sued.