Principle There are certain acts which though harmful are not wrongful in law therefore do not give ...........

Legal Concepts Law of Torts

Principle: There are certain acts which, though harmful, are not wrongful in law; therefore, do not give legal right to bring action in law, to the person who suffers from such acts.

Facts: 'Prakash' has a rice mill. His neighbour, Shanti, sets up another rice mill and offers a tough competition to Prakash. As a consequence, Prakash's profits fall down. He brings a suit against Shanti for damages.

Prakash can succeed in his claim as it is a case of actual damages.

Prakash cannot succeed in his claim for damages, as it is a case of damage without infringement of any legal right.

Prakash may succeed in his claim for damages, as it is a case of loss to his business.

Prakash can succeed in his claim for damages, as it is a case of damage as a result of infringement of his legal right.

Explanation:

The principle in the given situation elaborates the maxim of ‘injuria sine damnum’ which means that in order to make an individual liable for damages under the law of torts, only infringement of a legal right has to be established, irrespective of an actual loss. Prakash cannot succeed in his claim for damages, as it is a case of damage without infringement of any legal right.