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In Municipal Corporation of Delhi vs Subhagwanti, the Supreme Court applied which one of the following…

The Supreme Court applied res ipsa loquitur to the collapse of the municipal clock tower. A structure under the defendant's control does not ordinarily collapse in these…

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In Municipal Corporation of Delhi vs Subhagwanti, the Supreme Court applied which one of the following principles?

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The Supreme Court applied res ipsa loquitur to the collapse of the municipal clock tower. A structure under the defendant's control does not ordinarily collapse in these circumstances if it is properly maintained, so the accident itself supported an inference of negligence. The corporation had to meet that inference with an adequate explanation, and the evidence of deteriorated mortar and inadequate inspection supported liability.

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