B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Law of Torts 2022 Apr Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain the concepts of tortious liability. Distinguish between Tort and breach of contract.
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2. Q1 OR Discuss the essential elements of tort.
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3. Q1 (b) Malice in law.
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4. Q1 OR Write a note on "ubi jus ibi remedium".
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Define the doctrine of "volenti non fit injuria" as one of the good defences in tortious liability. Refer to decided cases.
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2. Q2 OR Explain "vicarious liability" in which circumstances with the master be liable for the acts of his servant ?
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3. Q2 (b) 'T' goes to see a motor car race as a spectator by purchasing a ticket. The car race is organised by one 'Suhan Co. Ltd., as a sportive amusement while 'T' is observing the race, there was a collision between two cars one of which was thrown among the spectators and 'T' sustained injuries. 'T' files a suit for compensation due to injury against 'Suhan Co.' Decide.
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4. Q2 OR 'T' kept his scooty at X's garage for repair. After repair, the servant of 'X' has taken it outside the garage for a test drive and caused injury by accident to 'Y'. 'Y' has filed a case for compensation. Who will be liable for it ? Why ? Explain.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Discuss the essential requirements for "Nuisance".
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2. Q3 OR Write an elaborate statement on the concept of "remoteness of damages" with cases.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on 'Rylands v/s Fletcher'.
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4. Q3 OR The husband of the petitioner boarded a bus. He was on the foot board when the driver attempted to overtake another stationary bus so close to it that the petitioners husband got serve injuries and died. The widow claims compensation. Decide.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Define defamation. What are the essentials of defamation ?
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2. Q4 OR Define "Assault" and distinguish it from "Battery". State the circumstances when they may be justified ?
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3. Q4 (b) Newspaper publisher 'X' published in good faith a mistaken statement about 'Y' that 'Y' had given birth to twins. But 'Y' had been married only two months back. Now 'Y' has decided file a suit against 'X' publisher for defamation. Decide.
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4. Q4 OR Write a note on "Innuendo".
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the composition and jurisdiction of the state consumer commission under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the object and salient features of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on "product liability".
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4. Q5 OR Write a note on deficiency in service.
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