Answer-Vicarious liability is:

As per.the doctrine of vicarious liability in tort law, Master will be held liable for the tort or wrongful act committed by his servant during the course of employment. The servant will also be held liable. A master is liable not only for the acts that the servant has committed but also for the acts done by him that are not explicitly authorised.

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Vicarious liability

is:

A Liability for wrong committed by servant.

B Liability for wrong committed by servant in the course of employment.

C Liability for wrong commiteed by servant but for benefit of master.

D Liability for wrong committed by master alongwith servant.

E Liability for wrong committed by servant in case of rich master.

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