Raising Dust in the Court: Vicarious Liability

torts clat_ug advanced internship_learn

Kabhi-kabhi to feel hota hai ki textbook mein jo bhi likha hota hai woh kisi bhi situation mein apply karne mein asaan nahin hota. Internship ke course mein ek case dekha tha jahaan company ka manager kisi employee ki driving skills ki wajah se car accident hua tha. Par company ka defense yeh tha ki employee ka insurance policy mein company ki liability nahin hoti. Lekin court ne kaha ki company ka manager employee par pressure daal raha tha isliye company bhi liable hai. Yeh case mein mehsoos hua ki textbook mein jo bhi likha hota hai, woh kathin aapne sawalon ke liye nahin hota.

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Garima ยท LLB Aspirant

"Yeh to sach hai ki vicarious liability ka concept badaaam hai. Jab koi employee apne boss ke actions ke liye responsible hota hai, to yah kai baar court mein samne aata hai. Lekin, kya yeh theek hai? Kya baap/maa/parivaar ki vicarious liability ka faisla kya karega? Aapke vichar kya hain? Kya yeh concept kaafi zarooratmand hai ya phir yeh badaaam hai?