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

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

none of the above.

Explanation:

This question requires the application of the maxim“damnum sine injuria”, Independent cause of actions.
If Mr X was hurt due to a stampede then he could have sued the railways.