Osmania University · Faculty of Law
Law of Torts · March/April 2017
March/April 2017 · Law of Torts including Motor Vehicle Accidents and Consumer Protection Laws · Semester 1
FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) I - Year I - Semester Examination, March / April 2017
Subject: LAW
PAPER - IV: LAW OF TORTS INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS
Code: 564 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any five of the following.
1. Prenatal Injuries.
2. Volenti non fit injuria.
3. Projections.
4. Cattle trespass.
5. Detinue.
6. Interest theory.
7. Consumerism.
8. Public Nuisance.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
9. Discuss the law relating to negligent delegation of authority by the Servant with the help of
decided cases.
10. Explain the law relating to composition and jurisdiction of District Consumer Forum.
11. Explain the rule of Absolute Liability.
12. What are the remedies available for the tort of trespass?
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
13. 'X' published a mistaken statement that 'Y' has given birth to twins. Actually 'Y' is just married 2
months back. Explain whether 'X' is liable for any tort or not.
14. 'A' Doctor left a mop inside the abdomen of 'Y' during an operation. 'Y' died due to infection.
Discuss whether 'A' is liable or not?
15. 'X' has given his car to 'Y' for a drive, 'Y' commits an accident. Discuss whether 'X' is liable or
not?
16. 'Y' has written a libelous letter addressed to 'X', knowing that letter will be opened by the clerk.
Discuss whether it amounts to defamation or not?