B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Law of Torts 2019 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Define tort. Explain damnum sine injuria with appropriate cases.
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2. Q1 OR Explain the importance of mental elements in torts.
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3. Q1 (b) The defendant, a Returning Officer refused to register the vote of the plaintiff, who was a qualified voter. Though the candidate for whom the plaintiff wanted to vote wins, the plaintiff sues defendant for compensation. Decide.
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4. Q1 OR The plaintiff builds 16 shops on the old foundations of a building without obtaining necessary permission from the Municipality. Municipality officials demolishes the said building. The plaintiff claims compensation. Decide.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain volenti non-fit injuria as a defence for tortious liability with exceptions.
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2. Q2 OR Explain inevitable accident and self defence with appropriate cases.
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3. Q2 (b) A main pipe was laid down by the company properly. But due to severe frost, the pipe got burst and water escaped from the pipe and caused damage to plaintiff's property. Decide.
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4. Q2 OR The defendant left his car with leaving his dog inside, and went for shopping. When he came back, he was told that the dog broke the glass of the car and splinter of the glass fell in to the plaintiff's eye and blinded him. Decide his liability.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Define negligence. Explain the essentials of negligence with appropriate cases.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the various kinds of remedies available in tort.
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3. Q3 (b) The defendant was the owner of a cinema house, adjoining a public road. He had put up a hoarding with wooden frame from the roof of his house projecting on to the road. It fell upon the plaintiff and injured him. Decide.
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4. Q3 OR The husband of the appellant boarded a bus, he was just in the foot board, the driver attempted to overtake another stationary bus so closely that the husband got severe injuries and died. The widow claims compensation.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Define defamation. What are the essentials of defamation ?
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2. Q4 OR What is conspiracy ? What should be proved in an action for conspiracy ? Refer to decided cases.
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3. Q4 (b) The defendant wrote a letter to a virtuous woman using very abusive words to her. He enclosed it in an envelop properly fastened and posted it to her. Does this amount to defamation ?
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4. Q4 OR Write a note on intimidation.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the composition and jurisdiction of the State Commission under Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the salient features of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.
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3. Q5 (b) Restrictive trade practice.
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4. Q5 OR Deficiency in service.
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