LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 1 Torts Feb 2026 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Answer in two sentences (any 6 of 8) 12 Marks

1. Q1 What is meant by Liability by Ratification?
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2. Q2 What is meant by Volenti Non Fit Injuria?
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3. Q3 What is meant by Trespass-ab-initio?
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4. Q4 What are Extra Judicial Remedies?
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5. Q5 What is meant by Assault?
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6. Q6 What is meant by 'Waiver'?
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7. Q7 Define 'Defect' under Consumer Protection Act 2019.
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8. Q8 Define 'Complainant' under Consumer Protection Act 2019.
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SECTION II - Write short notes (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. Q9 Contributory Negligence
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2. Q10 Consumer rights
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3. Q11 Absolute Liability
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4. Q12 Motor Accident Claims Tribunals
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SECTION III - Answer the situational questions (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. Q13 Asha went to Amar's house and gave cash to Amar, an employee of a bank who was also her husband's friend for depositing it in account. He took the cash but did not give any receipt for the same. Subsequently Amar misappropriated the amount. Asha sues the Bank.
   • (a) Is Bank liable? Explain.
   • (b) What is the remedy available to Asha? Explain.
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2. Q14 'X' started coaching classes in the neighbourhood of 'Y' because of which 'Y' incurred heavy loss as students of his coaching class diverted to 'X's classes. 'Y' sues 'X'.
   • (a) Will 'Y' succeed? Why?
   • (b) Is 'X' liable? Why?
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3. Q15 Shyam was travelling through 'XYZ' Airlines. There was delay in arrival of baggage of Shyam. Thereafter baggage was opened by Shyam in presence of airline authorities and they were found to be tampered with and jewellery box was missing. Thus he suffered loss.
   • (a) What is the remedy available to Shyam? Why?
   • (b) Is XYZ Airlines liable? Why?
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4. Q16 A and B's dogs were fighting. B was beating them in order to separate them and A was looking on. B accidently hit A in the eye causing him severe injury A brought an action against B.
   • (a) Will A succeed? Why?
   • (b) Is there any defence available to B? Why?
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SECTION IV - Answer in detail (any 3 of 5) 39 Marks

1. Q17 Define the term 'Tort'. Explain the difference between Tort, Crime and Breach of Contract.
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2. Q18 Explain the essential elements of Defamation with relevant case laws.
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3. Q19 Explain Remoteness of Damage with relevant case laws.
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4. Q20 Explain the three tier system of Consumer Dispute Redressal Agencies under Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
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5. Q21 Explain the rationale of strict liability with reference to Rylands v Fletcher.
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