Loknath Behra Case: Time to Revise Vicarious Liability
torts cuet_pg intermediate reform_ideaYe IPC aur BNS ke tareekon se hi kya baat hai, toh maine toh Tort law mein baat kar raha hoon. Ek baat hai jise reform ki jaani chahiye - Loknath Behra case (2014). Is case mein, Bombay High Court ne ek company ka baap banaya, kyonki company ka employee ne ghar par kisi aadmi ko maar diya. Yeh to bas is baat ka dawa hai ki company ka employee ghar ke khatre se nahi bachta hai.
Aajkal, company ka employee aapka baap-ji ki dukaan par kaam karta hai, toh yeh kahaan se nazar aata hai?
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Vicarious liability has been a debatable concept in Indian legal system. The Loknath Behra case has further opened up the Pandora's box. The judgment highlights the need for revisiting the definition and scope of vicarious liability, especially in the context of employer-employee relations. It's time for us to critically evaluate the applicability of this doctrine in modern-day workplaces and strike a balance between protecting employees and employers.