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Direction: This section consists of fifty (50) questions. Each question consists of legal propositions/principles (hereinafter referred to as 'principle') and facts. These principles have to be applied to the given facts to arrive at the most reasonable conclusion. Such principles may or may not be true in the real sense, yet you have to conclusively assume them to be true for the purposes of this section. \n other words, in answering the following questions, you must not rely on any principles except the principles that are given herein below for every question. Further, You must not assume any facts other than those stated in the question. The objective of this section is to test your interest towards study of law, research aptitude and problem solving ability even if the 'most reasonable conclusion' arrived at may be unacceptable for any other reason. \t is not the object of this section to test your knowledge of law.

Principle: Vicarious liability is the liability of the Master or Principle for the tort committed by his servant or agent, provided the tort is committed in the course of employment. The Master or Principle is not liable for private wrongs of the servant/agent.

Facts: 'X' hands over some cash money at his house to T, who is his (X's) neighbour and is also cashier in a bank, to be deposited in as account in the bank. Instead of depositing the money, 'Y' misappropriates it.

Which of the following statements depicts correct legal position in this given situation?

A) The bank would not be liable because T did not do any wrong in the course of his employment

B) The bank would be vicariously liable because 'Y' was the employee of the bank

C) The bank would not be liable because 'Y' did not do any wrong

D) The bank would be liable because T acted as bank's agent