Law of Torts including Motor Vehicle Accidents and Consumer Protection Laws · Semester 1

Law of Torts · February/March 2015

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Law of Torts · February/March 2015

February/March 2015 · Law of Torts including Motor Vehicle Accidents and Consumer Protection Laws · Semester 1

FACULTY OF LAW
B.A. LL.B. (3 YDC) I - Year I - Semester Examination, February / March 2015
Subject: LAW
PAPER - IV: LAW OF TORTS INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW
Code: 5674 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any five questions.
1. Tortious Liability.
2. Sovereign Immunity.
3. Mesne Profits.
4. Injurious Falsehood.
5. Consumerism.
6. Common Employment.
7. Joint Tort Feasors.
8. Innocent Misrepresentation.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
9. What are the exceptions to Rule in Rylands vs Fletcher.
10. Discuss the Law relating to Negligence by Professionals.
11. Distinguish between Qualified Privilege and [illegible - obscured by watermark] with the help of
decided cases.
12. Explain the Jurisdiction, Composition and Procedure of District Forum.

PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
13. 'A' trespasser knew the presence of a fierce dog in 'B's house. 'A' entered the premises and was
attacked by the Dog, he sustained injuries. Whether 'B' is liable or not.
14. 'X' was travelling by RTC bus, resting her elbow on the window sill. Truck coming from opposite
side hit her and as a result she met with injuries. Whether RTC is liable or not.
15. 'Z' lured a young girl to have sexual relations under the garb of promise to Marry. Later girl
became pregnant, 'X' refused to Marry. What is the remedy available to the girl.
16. 'X' created artificial lakes on his land due to extraordinary rainfall, embankments of the lakes
gave away damaging the four bridges of 'Y'. Whether 'X' is liable or not.

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Tortious Liability.
    2× in bank Topics: Consumer, unfair trade and product liability under CPA 2019; Vicarious liability and sovereign immunity; Strict liability and absolute liability
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  2. Sovereign Immunity.
    Topics: Vicarious liability and sovereign immunity
    Year and frequency →
  3. Mesne Profits.
    Year and frequency →
  4. Injurious Falsehood.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  5. Consumerism.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  6. Common Employment.
    Year and frequency →
  7. Joint Tort Feasors.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  8. Innocent Misrepresentation.
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. What are the exceptions to Rule in Rylands vs Fletcher.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  2. Discuss the Law relating to Negligence by Professionals.
    Topics: Negligence, defamation and remoteness
    Year and frequency →
  3. Distinguish between Qualified Privilege and [illegible - obscured by watermark] with the help of decided cases.
    Year and frequency →
  4. Explain the Jurisdiction, Composition and Procedure of District Forum.
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. 'A' trespasser knew the presence of a fierce dog in 'B's house. 'A' entered the premises and was attacked by the Dog, he sustained injuries. Whether 'B' is liable or not.
    Year and frequency →
  2. 'X' was travelling by RTC bus, resting her elbow on the window sill. Truck coming from opposite side hit her and as a result she met with injuries. Whether RTC is liable or not.
    Year and frequency →
  3. 'Z' lured a young girl to have sexual relations under the garb of promise to Marry. Later girl became pregnant, 'X' refused to Marry. What is the remedy available to the girl.
    Year and frequency →
  4. 'X' created artificial lakes on his land due to extraordinary rainfall, embankments of the lakes gave away damaging the four bridges of 'Y'. Whether 'X' is liable or not.
    Year and frequency →