B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Law of Torts 2016 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Define defamation and explain with appropriate cases, the essential features of defamation.
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2. Q2 What is negligence ? Discuss the important features of negligence with suitable cases.
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3. Q3 What are the general defences available in cases of tortious liability ? Explain.
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4. Q4 What is vicarious liability under what circumstances a master is held liable for the tort committed by his servant ?
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5. Q5 Is nervous shock, a redressible injury under tort ? Discuss.
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6. Q6 What is strict lability ? Discuss the exceptions to strict liability with appropriate cases.
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7. Q7 Describe the composition and jurisdictions of State Commission.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) False imprisonment
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2. Q8 (b) Assault and Battery
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3. Q8 (c) Nuisance.
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Decide any two of the following :

1. Q9 (a) Naresh while passing near Pradeep's house, Pradeep's dog came out and started barking at Naresh. He took his gun and shot the dog when it was running away. Advise.
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2. Q9 (b) Catherine sent five coats to Rajiv, a laundry owner to be cleaned and Rajiv with Catherine permission, sent it to specialist laundry and they handed their coats to Muddappa to clean and Muddappa lost them. From whom Catherine claim compensation ?
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3. Q9 (c) Mr. Praveen purchased a ticket to watch a car race. During the race, a car got entangled in the safety rope and hit Praveen directly and he died consequently. Advise.
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Typed from the KSLU paper above. The paper is the original. Long reading passages are shortened here to their first and last lines and a summary.