Avinash has a business of clothes in town where people residing in the town mostly purchase their clothes from his shop only, Then Ashish opens up another shop adjacent to his shop selling clothes and providing discounts due to which, several customers started purchasing from Ashish’s shop as well. Can Avinash claim compensation for the loss sustained ?
Yes, under Breach of Contract.
No
Yes, under Breach of trust
Depends upon the circumstances
Avinash does not have a legal claim to recover damages from the defendant. Due to the applicability of the principle of Damnum Sine injuria. Hence, Option b is correct.