JUNE/JULY 2016
1. Define defamation and explain with appropriate cases, the essential
features of defamation. (Refer Page No. )
2. What is negligence? Discuss the important features of negligence with
suitable cases. . (Refer Page No. )
3. What are the general defences available in cases of tortuous liability?
Explain. . (Refer Page No. )
4. What is vicarious liability under what circumstances a master is held
liable for the tort committed by his servant? . (Refer Page No. )
5. Is nervous shock, a redressible injury under tort? Discuss. . (Refer
Page No. )
6. What is strict liability? Discuss the exceptions to strict liability with
appropriate cases. . (Refer Page No. )
7. Describe the composition and jurisdictions of State Commission.
(Refer Page No. )
8. Write short note on any two of the following:
a. False imprisonment. . (Refer Page No. )
b. Assault and Battery. . (Refer Page No. )
c. Nuisance. . (Refer Page No. )
9. Decide any two of the following:
a. Naresh while passing near Pradeep’s house, Pradeep’s dog came
out and started barking at Naresh. He took his gun and shot the
dog whenit was running away. Advise. (Refer Torts Volume – II –
Separate Book)
b. Catherine sent five coats to Rajiv, a laundry owner to be cleaned
and Rajiv with Catherine permission, sent it to specialist laundry
and they handed their coats to Muddappa to clean and Muddappa
lost them. From whom Catherine claim compensation? (Refer
Torts Volume – II – Separate Book)
c. Mr. Praveen purchased a ticket to watch a car race. During the
race, a car got entangled in the safety rope and hit Praveen directly
and he died consequently. Advise. (Refer Torts Volume – II –
Separate Book)
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DECEMBER 2016
LAW OF TORTS
Duration:3 Hours Max. Marks:100
Instructions: 1. Answer [Link]. 9 and any five of the remaining.
[Link].9 carries 20 marks and the rest questions 16 marks each.
3. Answers should be written either in English or kannada only.
1. Define tort and discuss the essential elements of torts. . (Refer Page No. )
2. Explain volenti non fit injuria as a defence for tortious liability. . (Refer
Page No. )
3. Define nuisance. Distinguish between private and public nuisance. When
can a person bring an action for public nuisance? . (Refer Page No. )
4. What is trespass to land? What are the remedies available against it? .
(Refer Page No. )
5. What are the essentials of tort of conversion? What are the defences
available in an action for conversion? . (Refer Page No. )
6. Explain the defences available is an action for defamation. . (Refer Page
No. )
7. Explain the salient features of the Consumer protection Act. 1965. .
(Refer Page No. )
8. Write short notes on any two of the following:
(a) Deceit or Fraud. . (Refer Page No. )
(b) Tort and crime. . (Refer Page No. )
(c) Application for compensation under motor Vehicles Act. . (Refer Page No.
)
9. Answer any two of the following:
(a) A Threw a lighted squib into a crowded market place which fell on the
shed of B.B. threw it away in the same manner which fell on the shed of C.C
also threw it away. Which burst in the face of P and injured his. Who is
liable for the injury? Decide. (Refer Torts Volume – II – Separate Book)
(b). Mr. Gupta has the business of selling sarees in the name of ‘Resham
Sarees’ for the past 20 years. Resham Sarees are famous in the market.
Mr. Sharma has recently started selling sarees by the same name. Has Mr.
Sharma Committed any tort? Decide. (Refer Torts Volume – II – Separate
Book)
(c). A metallic wire was found in the food served by ‘Pushpak’ airlines. While
eating the food a passenger’s gum was injured. He intends to claim
compensation. Advice him. (Refer Torts Volume – II – Separate Book)
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