B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Law of Torts 2020 Nov Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 "Every injury leads to damage but every damage is not an injury". Discuss the statement in the light of decided cases.
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2. Q2 Explain the meaning and scope of 'Nuisance'. What are the remedies available for a private nuisance ?
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3. Q3 Explain the justifications for torts.
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4. Q4 Discuss the essential elements of 'Malicious prosecution' by referring decided cases.
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5. Q5 Define libel and distinguish it from slandar.
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6. Q6 Explain the principles of strict liability laid down in Rylands V. Fletcher along with the exceptions to this rule.
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7. Q7 Explain the growth and development of consumer law in India.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Negligence
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2. Q8 (b) Kinds of damages
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3. Q8 (c) Remedies under Motor Vehicle Act.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) The Plaintiff was a Russian princess. The defendents produced a talking film called "Rusputin the Mad Monk". The Plaintiff alleged that in that film it was falsely imputed that she had been seduced by Rusputin, a man of vile character. Advise the Plaintiff.
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2. Q9 (b) The Plaintiff's and defendant's dogs were fighting. The defendant was beating them in order to separate them, and the Plaintiff was looking. Defendant accidentally hit Plaintiff's eye causing severe injury. Is defendant liable for damage ? Solve.
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3. Q9 (c) 'A' a keeper of fair price shop. At the time of scarcity of kerosene a long queue of customers is formed in front of his shop. This disturbs the business of neighbouring shop keepers. Can they take legal action against 'A' ? Solve.
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