BLS LLB 5 Years Sem 5 Torts 2024-25 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

SECTION I - Answer in two to three sentences any 6 - 12 Marks

1. Q1 What is accord and satisfaction?
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2. Q2 Define the term Complainant under Consumer protection act.
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3. Q3 who can not sue under law of Tort?
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4. Q4 What does 'ubi jus ibi remedium.' Mean?
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5. Q5 what is liability by ratification?
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6. Q6 what are special and general damages?
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7. Q7 What is battery?
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8. Q8 Who can sue for Nuisance?
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9. Q9 What is scienter rule in law of Tort?
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10. Q10 What does distress damage feasant mean?
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SECTION II - Answer any 2 - 12 Marks

1. Q11 False imprisonment
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2. Q12 Difference between Libel and Slander
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3. Q13 Contributory negligence
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4. Q14 State Consumer Commission
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SECTION III - Answer any 2 - 12 Marks

1. Q15 While working in a hotel, a waiter spilled a hot soup on a customer. Due to this, customer's hand was burnt and his clothes were also damaged. Customer claim for compensation.
   • (i) Who is liable to pay to the customer?
   • (ii) What is the liability of waiter towards hotel owner?
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2. Q16 The plaintiff was a breeder of racing pigeons, and the defendant was a neighbour. Some of the plaintiff's pigeons settled on neighbour's grain. Grains were placed on the lawn to dry in sun, and did damage. The defendant without firing a scaring shot, shot four of them and wounded fifth.
   • (i) Whether plaintiff is entitled for damages? Give reason
   • (ii) What are the remedies available for the neighbour?
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3. Q17 The plaintiff, was a student at a school. he was injured by the fall of a blackboard that was being used by teacher of the school.
   • (i) State with reasons the tortious act for which action can be taken
   • (ii) Is the class teacher liable to injured student? Why?
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4. Q18 The defendant built two pacca walls on his land on two sides of his house. As a result of which water flowing through a lane belonging to the defendant and situated between the defendant's and plaintiff's houses damaged the walls of plaintiff.
   • (i) whether the plaintiff is liable to receive compensation? Why?
   • (ii) Explain the maxim related to the case
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SECTION IV - Answer in detail any two questions - 24 Marks

1. Q19 Discuss the essentials of defamation as a tort with case laws.
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2. Q20 Discuss the concept of remoteness of damages with the help of case laws.
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3. Q21 State the reasons justifying tort.
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4. Q22 Explain the concept of Central Consumer Protection Authority
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