Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Topics of Law

Question:

The principle of "Duty of Care" is explained in which case:-

Options:

Donoghue v. Stevenson

Rylands v. Fletcher

Ashby v. White

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India

Correct Answer:

Donoghue v. Stevenson

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Donoghue v. Stevenson

Donoghue v. Stevenson (1932) is a landmark case in tort law that established the modern concept of "duty of care." In this case, the plaintiff (Donoghue) became ill after consuming a ginger beer that contained a decomposed snail, and she sued the manufacturer (Stevenson) for negligence. The House of Lords ruled that the manufacturer owed a duty of care to the consumer, even though there was no direct contractual relationship between them. This case established the principle that individuals must take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions that could foreseeably harm others.