B.B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Law of Torts 2022 Oct (70 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What is tort ? Explain the essential elements of tort.
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2. Q2 Explain 'volenti non fit injuria' as a defence under law of torts.
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3. Q3 Discuss the liability of the state for the torts committed by its servants along with relevant cases.
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4. Q4 Discuss "Negligence as a tort under Civil Law along with the available defences."
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5. Q5 What is defamation ? Distinguish between defamation as a tort and crime.
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6. Q6 Explain the procedure of the District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission.
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Write short notes on any two

1. Q7 (a) Distinction between tort and crime.
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2. Q7 (b) False imprisonment.
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3. Q7 (c) Claims Tribunal.
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Solve any two of the following

1. Q8 (a) A cattle belonging to 'X' enters the garden of 'Y' and damages the flowering and fruit bearing plants. Will 'X' be liable for the act of his cattle ?
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2. Q8 (b) Mahesh dug up a well in his land and as a result, water from his neighbour's well dried up. Whether Mahesh has done a civil wrong ?
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3. Q8 (c) 'A' patient of XYZ hospital died due to the negligent treatment given by the doctors and nurses of the hospital. Legal representatives of the deceased patient, brought action against the hospital authorities. Can they succeed ?
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