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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: Whenever there is an invasion of a legal right, the person in whom the right is vested, is entitled to bring an action though he has suffered no actual loss or harm, and may recover damages (compensation).

Facts: 'A was a qualified voter for the Lok Sabha election. However, a returning officer wrongfully refused to take as vote. In spite of such wrongful refusal, the candidate, for whom 'A wanted to vote, won the election. But, 'A brought an action for damages.

Which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

A) Since no legal right of 'A had been violated, therefore, as such, no compensation could be granted

B) Since legal right of 'A had been violated, therefore, compensation should be granted

C) No compensation could be granted, as 'A had suffered no loss as his candidate won the election

D) Since no fundamental right of 'A had been violated, therefore, as such, no compensation could be granted