Principle : In cases where there is an infringement of legal right even without any actual loss or damage, the person whose right is infringed has a cause of action.
Facts : 'P' was wrongfully prevented by the Returning Officer from exercising his vote in an assembly election. However, the candidate for whom he wanted to cast his vote won the election. Still, he ('P') brought an action claiming damages. Which of the following derivations is correct?

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Correct Answer is : 'P'would succeed in his action as he was wrongfully prevented from exercising his legal right of voting in that election.

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