In which of the following case the doctrine of 'Duty of Care' has been explained. |
Donoghue vs Stevenson M.C. Mehta vs U.O.I Reyland vs Fletcher Maneka Gandhi vs U.O.I |
Donoghue vs Stevenson |
The correct answer is Option (1) → Donoghue vs Stevenson This landmark case, decided in 1932, established the modern law of negligence and introduced the concept of a "duty of care." In this case, Mrs. Donoghue became ill after drinking a ginger beer that contained a dead snail, and she sued the manufacturer, Mr. Stevenson. The court held that the manufacturer owed a duty of care to the consumer, even though there was no direct contract between them, thus laying the foundation for the principle of negligence. The other cases listed do not primarily focus on the doctrine of 'Duty of Care':
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