The plaintiff, a bullion merchant; was arrested by the police on a charge of purchasing stolen goods. Gold and silver ornaments were seized from the plaintiff and were kept in the police station custody. The duty constable appropriated the gold ornaments and escaped to a foreign country. The plaintiff after being acquitted, brought an action against the State for compensation. In this case compensation is:

The plaintiff, a bullion merchant; was arrested by the police on a charge of purchasing stolen goods. Gold and silver ornaments were seized from the plaintiff and were kept in the police station custody. The duty constable appropriated the gold ornaments and escaped to a foreign country. The plaintiff after being acquitted, brought an action against the State for compensation. In this case compensation is: Correct Answer Not payable as the act was committed in discharge of sovereign function

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