A Battery is the application of force , to the person of another , intentionally , without lawful justification ,in however slightest manner the force may be applied .It is striking of another\u2019s person hostilely , or against his will , in angry , rude , revengeful and insolvent manner .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As for examples , kissing a girl , removing one\u2019s hat from his head , cutting of one\u2019s hair without her consent sitting on the next bench in college , spitting on one\u2019s face , snatching of a paper from one\u2019s hand are all the wrongs of battery .Similarly , firing a gun carelessly and injuring another is also the wrong of battery .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following are the essential ingredients of battery :-<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
i) There must be use of force by the wrongdoer to the victim\u2019s body either directly or through any object .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii) The force must be used intentionally .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the famous case of Hurst Vs. Picture Theatre Ltd.<\/b> , the plaintiff purchased a ticket for a seat at a cinema show . However , he was forcibly turned out of his seat under the directions of the theatre manager who was under the mistaken belief that the plaintiff had not paid for the seat . The Court held that the plaintiff was entitled to damages .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But touching a man to draw his attention or in a crowd , jostling one another, is not battery .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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