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In which one of the following cases was the defence of 'volenti non fit injuria' successfully applied?

Padmavati v. Dugganaika applied volenti non fit injuria to the voluntary journey by the occupants of the jeep. The principle concerns consent to accept the relevant risk and…

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In which one of the following cases was the defence of 'volenti non fit injuria' successfully applied?

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Padmavati v. Dugganaika applied volenti non fit injuria to the voluntary journey by the occupants of the jeep. The principle concerns consent to accept the relevant risk and can prevent recovery for the resulting injury.

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