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

Law of Torts · February/March 2019

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Osmania University · Faculty of Law

Law of Torts · February/March 2019

February/March 2019 · 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, February / March 2019
Subject: LAW
PAPER - IV: LAW OF TORTS INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS
Code: 15104 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any five of the following.
1. Malicious Prosecution.
2. Damages.
3. Motor Vehicles Accident.
4. Private Nuisance.
5. Conversion.
6. Consumerism.
7. Product Liability.
8. Trespass.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
9. Discuss the law relating to the liability [text as printed].
10. Explain the difference between strict liability and absolute liability.
11. Explain the law relating to the composition and Jurisdiction of National commission.
12. Explain the General conditions of liability in Tort.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
13. The defendant workers gathered around the plaintiff, rolling of their sleeves and threatening to
break his neck if he did not immediately leave the place. Is defendant liable for any Tort.
14. 'X' purchased a computer to run a DTP work business. Subsequently, he found the computer
with some defects. He wants to file a complaint before the district forum. Advise.
15. 'X' was called to his office on the pretext for some enquiry and was made to sit there in the
waiting rooms till the police arrived to arrest him. He wants to file a case against his employer.
Discuss.
16. 'A' doctor left a mop inside the abdomen of 'Y' during an operation. 'Y' died due to infection.
Discuss the liability of 'A'.

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Malicious Prosecution.
    4× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  2. Damages.
    4× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  3. Motor Vehicles Accident.
    Year and frequency →
  4. Private Nuisance.
    Year and frequency →
  5. Conversion.
    Year and frequency →
  6. Consumerism.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  7. Product Liability.
    Year and frequency →
  8. Trespass.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. Discuss the law relating to the liability [text as printed].
    Year and frequency →
  2. Explain the difference between strict liability and absolute liability.
    Year and frequency →
  3. Explain the law relating to the composition and Jurisdiction of National commission.
    Year and frequency →
  4. Explain the General conditions of liability in Tort.
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. The defendant workers gathered around the plaintiff, rolling of their sleeves and threatening to break his neck if he did not immediately leave the place. Is defendant liable for any Tort.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  2. 'X' purchased a computer to run a DTP work business. Subsequently, he found the computer with some defects. He wants to file a complaint before the district forum. Advise.
    Year and frequency →
  3. 'X' was called to his office on the pretext for some enquiry and was made to sit there in the waiting rooms till the police arrived to arrest him. He wants to file a case against his employer. Discuss.
    Year and frequency →
  4. 'A' doctor left a mop inside the abdomen of 'Y' during an operation. 'Y' died due to infection. Discuss the liability of 'A'.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →