B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Law of Torts 2023 Sep Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Define tort. Distinguish it from crime and contract.
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2. Q1 OR Discuss the importance of mental elements in tortious liability.
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3. Q1 (b) Evolution of torts.
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4. Q1 OR Injuria sine damnum.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Examine the general defences available to an action in tort.
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2. Q2 OR Discuss the circumstances of master's liability for the acts of the servant along with cases.
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3. Q2 (b) A driver suspecting that some boys were pilfering sugar from his employer's truck, in order to prevent theft and protect the employer's property struck the boy. The boy fell and was injured. Whether the employer is liable for the act of the driver ? Decide.
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4. Q2 OR The defendant shot the plaintiff's dog which was chasing and attacking the defendant's sheep and pigs. Can the defendant be made liable for the act ? Decide.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the rule in Rylands V. Fletcher. Distinguish it from absolute liability.
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2. Q3 OR Discuss the tort of negligence with the help of decided cases.
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3. Q3 (b) Remoteness of damage.
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4. Q3 OR Legal remedies.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain false imprisonment. State the remedies for false imprisonment.
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2. Q4 OR What is malicious prosecution ? Discuss its essentials.
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3. Q4 (b) The plaintiff is a famous amateur football Champion. The defendant used the caricature of the plaintiff without his consent and paying no royalty in their advertisement. The advertisement portrayed him as, he has done it for gain and reward. Being defamed in his reputation he intends to claim damages. Advise.
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4. Q4 OR 'A' warden of a prison, forcibly fed a hunger-striking prisoner to save the life of 'B' a prisoner. 'B' the prisoner sued 'A' for damages. Will he succeed ? Decide.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Discuss the salient features of Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
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2. Q5 OR The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 makes it necessary to insure motor vehicles against third party risks. Discuss.
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3. Q5 (b) Mediation under Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
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4. Q5 OR Claims tribunal.
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