B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Law of Torts 2021 Mar (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Explain the legal damage as an essential element of tort with the help of decided cases.
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2. Q2 Discuss the circumstances when the employer is liable for the acts of a servant.
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3. Q3 Explain 'Volenti non fit injuria' with exceptions.
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4. Q4 What is trespass to land ? What are the remedies available against trespasser ?
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5. Q5 What is defamation ? Explain the kinds of defamation.
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6. Q6 Explain the rule of "strict liability" and the development of the rule in India.
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7. Q7 Explain the composition, powers and functions of district Consumer Forum under Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Negligence
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2. Q8 (b) Joint tort feasors
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3. Q8 (c) Act of God.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) The defendant drove his van rash and negligently in a public place. The plaintiff, a pregnant lady saw this and felt that the van would run over her. She suffered nervous shock, got seriously ill and gave birth to a still born child. She brought an action against the defendant. Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) X chopped branches of a fruit bearing tree overhanging on his land, from the land of Y and used the fruits. What tort has X committed against Y ? Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) 'X' a seller of a tin containing disinfectant powder, knowing it to be dangerous for a person to open it unless special care was taken, sold it to Y without giving any warning about the danger. While Y was opening the tin, it burst and injured Y. Can X be made liable for the injury ? Decide.
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