[Solved] Give correct response. The title to the plot no.125 Civil Lines. Allahabad had vested in the adopted son B, but the estate was managed for him by three ladies X, Y and Z, who appointed a manager who created a riot apparently to promote his own ends. In this case:

Q.	Give correct response. The title to the plot no.125 Civil Lines. Allahabad had vested in the adopted son B, but the estate was managed for him by three ladies X, Y and Z, who appointed a manager who created a riot apparently to promote his own ends. In this case:
A.	B is not liable but the manager is liable because he was responsible for managing the estate on behalf of B.
B.	B is liable under section 154, I.P.C., because he was the owner of the land.
C.	X, Y, Z the three ladies were liable under section 154 I.P.C. because the estate was managed by them and they had appointed the manager.
D.	Neither B nor the three ladies but the manager only is liable for the offence.
Answer» C. X, Y, Z the three ladies were liable under section 154 I.P.C. because the estate was managed by them and they had appointed the manager.

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