Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Topics of Law

Question:

The decision in Donoghue v. Stevenson is related to the principles of.

Options:

Duty of care

Invasion of privacy

Conversion

False imprisonment

Correct Answer:

Duty of care

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Duty of care

The decision in Donoghue v. Stevenson is primarily related to the principle of duty of care. This landmark case established the modern concept of negligence, where the court held that manufacturers have a duty to ensure that their products are safe for consumers.

It laid down the duty of care that manufacturers owe to consumers, holding that a manufacturer is liable for harm caused to consumers by defective products. This case is a cornerstone of modern tort law and has had a significant influence on the development of the law of negligence worldwide.