CLAT 2017 Question Paper with answer key for online practice

Question : 133 of 200

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Principle:
Negligence is actionable in law. In simple terms, negligence is the failure to take proper care over something.
Facts:
A, a doctor, conducted a hysterectomy sincerely on B and left a small cotton swab inside the abdomen. As a consequence of which B developed some medical problems and had to undergo another surgery. Is A liable?

A is not liable as he did not foresee any consequences at the time of surgery.
Liability for negligence does not arise here as A performed the operation sincerely
A is liable for the negligence as he failed to take proper care during the surgery.
As only a small swab was left in the abdomen, there was no negligence.

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