LUG-101 Law of Torts including Motor Vehicle Accident and Consumer Protection Act 2023-24 · Odd Semester Examination, 2023-24
LLB
Q1 (4x3.5=14)
- Discuss the nature and definition of tort.
- Explain the maxim 'volenti non fit injuria'.
- What is meant by "In the course of employment"?
- Explain the "last opportunity rule".
- What do you understand by the term "consumer dispute"?
- Salient feature of the motor vehicle Act 1988. Explain it briefly.
Q2 (4x3.5=14)
- Distinguish between liquidated damages and unliquidated damages.
- What do you know about 'damnum sine injuria'?
- Why certain torts are called 'Torts actionable per se'?
- Explain the 'Res ipsa loquitur'.
- Discuss that all torts are civil wrong, but all civil wrongs are not torts.
- What is 'deficiency in service' under consumer protection act 2019?
Q3 (2x7=14)
- Explain the essentials of the Tort of private nuisance. Distinguish between private nuisance and public nuisance.
- Define negligence and discuss its elements.
- Explain the provisions related to 'product liability' under consumer protection laws.
Q4 (2x7=14)
- Discuss the facts and principle laid down in Rylands vs. Fletcher case.
- Define 'malicious prosecution'. What do you have to prove in an action for malicious prosecution?
- Describe the composition, jurisdiction and functions of state commission under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Q5 (2x7=14)
- Who is 'servant'? Discuss the basis of vicarious liability.
- What do you understand by defamation? Illustrate its essential elements.
- Discuss in brief necessity for insurance against third party risk with the help of relevant statutory provisions under the motor vehicle Act.
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