Answers to Tort Law Questions
1. Define a tort. How does it differ from a crime
and a breach of contract?
2. Explain the essentials of tortious liability with
suitable examples.
3. Explain the principles of remoteness of
damage. Differentiate between the "direct
consequence" and "foreseeability" tests.
4. What is meant by vicarious liability? Discuss its
application with reference to employeremployee
relationships.
5. Differentiate between strict liability and
absolute liability. Discuss these with reference to
Rylands v. Fletcher and the MC Mehta v. Union of
India cases.
6. Discuss the concept of negligence as a tort.
What are the essential elements?
7. What are the defenses available to the
defendant in a tort case?
8. Define defamation. Distinguish between libel
and slander. Explain the defenses against a
claim of defamation.
9. Define assault and battery. Explain the
differences between them with examples.
10. What is false imprisonment? Explain with
examples and relevant case laws.
11. What are the remedies available to a plaintiff
in a tort case? Discuss the types of
damages.
12. What are the two types of nuisance? Explain
the differences between public and private
nuisance with examples.
13.Define "trespass" in the context of property
and defenses available for trespass to land.
14. Who is consumer and what are the rights and
duties of consumer?
15. Describe the redressal mechanism under
Consumer Act.
16. List and explain common traffic violation
under the Motor Vehicles Act and their
corresponding penalties.
17. Explain the provisions related to drunk driving
and overspeeding under the Motor
Vehicles Act.
18. Define the term "Motor Vehicle" as per the Act.
Discuss the procedure for obtaining a
driving license under the Motor Vehicles Act,
1988.
19. Short notes:
A. Volentino-non-fit-injuria
B. Viz Major
C. Damnum sine injuria
D. Injuria sine damnum
E. Ubi jus ibi remedium
F. Unfair Trade practice
G. Cavet emptor
H. Cavet veditor
