Municipal Corporation Of Delhi vs Subhagwanti & Others
Municipal Corporation Of Delhi vs Subhagwanti 1966 AIR 1750, 1966 SCR (3) 649
Questions of the case
- Was there negligence on the part of the Corporation?
- Was the principle of res ipsa loquitor correctly applied?
- Whether damages estimated were excessive?
Facts of the case
The clock tower under the control of the municipal corporation fell, killing individuals.
The plaintiff - the heir of the individual killed, filed a suit for damages against the corporation alleging negligence on the part of the corporation.
The plaintiffs were awarded damages and negligence proved. The appeal from the defendant was dismissed in the higher courts.
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