My neighbour filed a case against us because a fire from our farm accidentally spread to his land, damaging some of his rubber trees. He’s demanding 5 lakhs in compensation, but we’ve refused and decided to fight the case. What are our chances of winning, considering it was an accident?

Under Indian law, accidents are not automatically an excuse for causing harm. Your neighbor can claim compensation for the damage to his rubber trees, but you can argue that the fire was an accident and the compensation demanded is excessive. Your chances of winning depend on the specific details of the case, the evidence presented, and the court’s interpretation of the law.