B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Law of Torts 2025 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Distinguish between damnum sine injuria and injuria sine damnum with the help of leading cases.
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2. Q1 OR When does conduct of a person become actionable in tort ? How does a tort differ from a breach of contract ?
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3. Q1 (b) State the facts and rules laid down in Donoghue v/s Stevenson case.
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4. Q1 OR Write a short note on malice in law and malice in fact.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the Doctrine of "Volenti non fit Injuria" with limitations.
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2. Q2 OR "One person is liable for wrongful act of another person" - Explain with case laws under law of torts.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a short note on "Statutory Authority" as general defence.
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4. Q2 OR The plaintiff and her husband were employed by the defendant. Who was running a restaurant. The husband was employed as manager of the restaurant and the wife as his helper. Owing to negligence of the husband the wife sustained injuries. She sued the defendant for damages. Will she win ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the maxim "Injure non remota causa sed proxima spectator" with the help of leading cases.
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2. Q3 OR Discuss the facts and rules laid down in Ryland v/s Fletcher. To what extent is it modified by recent cases ?
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3. Q3 (b) Write short note on contributory negligence.
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4. Q3 OR Write on essentials of 'private nuisance'.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Define defamation. Explain the defences to an action for defamation.
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2. Q4 OR Discuss 'Assault' and 'Battery' with the help of cases.
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3. Q4 (b) Write a short note on "Maintenance and Champerty".
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4. Q4 OR Write a short note on 'false imprisonment'.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the composition, appointment and jurisdiction of National Consumer Commission.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the 'deficiency in medical services' with the case laws.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a short note on 'Liability without fault'.
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4. Q5 OR 'Offences and Penalties' under H.V. Act, 1988.
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