LLB 1st Semester Examination - 2019
Law of Torts
(K-1003)
Section A
Note: This section contains five questions. Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks
- 1. Whether 'Tort' is a codified law. If not give one reason.
- 2. Complaint under Consumer Protection Act 1986.
- 3. Explain the maxim 'Volenti nonfit injuria'
- 4. What are essential elements in tort of malicious prosecution?
- 5. Whether motive and intention are relevant in law of torts?
Section B
Note: This section contains three questions. Attempt any one question. Each question carries 20 marks
- 6. Define and discuss the the term 'service'. Discuss your answer with decided cases.
- 7. Distinguish between the following with the help of decided case law. False imprisonment and malicious prosecution.
- 8. Define 'Negligence'. What are the essential elements of tort of negligence? Explain with the help of appropriate examples.
Section C
Note: This section contains five questions. Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 30 marks
- 9. If a person refuses to perform or becomes unable to perform the order of the District Forum, State Commission or National Commission, explain the different penalties given by them.
- 10. What do you understand by 'nuisance'? Explain its elements. Describe the different kinds of nuisance along with their remedies available.
- 11. Define libel and slander and discuss the saying "the greater the truth the greater the libel"
- 12. Discuss the rule laid down in Ryland Vs. Fletcher. Are there any exceptions to this rule? Discuss.
- 13. Discuss the liability of state for the torts committed by it's servents. Whether the state will get sovereign immunity today? Discuss with Supreme Court cases.