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Law of torts — Res ipsa loquitur ("the thing speaks for itself") — is only a rule of evidence and operates in the domain of civil law specially in cases of torts and helps in determining the onus of proof in actions relating to negligence— Jacob Mathew vs. State of Punjab — relied. (Para 11) |
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Law of torts — Res ipsa loquitur ("the thing speaks for itself") — liability for negligence in Criminal Law — Held, rule of Res ipsa loquitur cannot be pressed in service for determining per se the liability for negligence within the domain of criminal law— Jacob Mathew vs. State of Punjab — relied. (Para 11) |
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Law of torts — Res ipsa loquitur ("the thing speaks for itself") — Application on a charge of criminal negligence — Held, has a limited application in trial on a charge of criminal negligence— Jacob Mathew vs. State of Punjab — relied. (Para 11) |
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