B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Law of Torts 2018 Dec (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Explain "injuria sine damno" and "damnum sine injuria" with illustrations.
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2. Q2 Discuss the liability the state for the torts committed by its Servants.
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3. Q3 What are the general defences in tort ?
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4. Q4 Discuss the tort of conversion.
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5. Q5 Define Nuisance and explain essential elements of nuisance.
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6. Q6 Explain the doctrine of contributory negligence and its application in India.
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7. Q7 Discuss the definition of consumer under the Consumer Protection Act 1986.
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Write short note any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Rule of last opportunity.
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2. Q8 (b) Res ipsa loquitur.
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3. Q8 (c) Salient features of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
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Answer any two of the following with reasons :

1. Q9 (a) Answer any two of the following with reasons : a) 'X' caused his servant, a girl of 13 years to be put in possession of a gun. The girl in play pointed the gun at the plaintiff, a boy of 9 years and pulled the trigger and injured him. Is 'X' liable
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2. Q9 (b) 'A' and 'B' are neighbours. 'A' constructed a well in his land. Due to the same 'B' well dried up. 'B' wants to file a suit against 'A'. Advise him.
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3. Q9 (c) 'X' is a manufacturing company of beer. 'Y' consumed the beer manufactured by 'X' company and suffered health disorder due to contaminated beer. Can 'Y' file a suit against 'X' ? Advise him.
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