CBCS/LL.B. (3 yr)/1st Sem.
/CC03/2021
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH BENGAL
LL.B. (3 yr.) 1st Semester Examination, 2021
LAW OF TORTS
PAPER CODE: CC03
Time Allotted: 3 Hours Full Marks: 100
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
The students are advised to follow the word limit mentioned below strictly while answering questions.
The marks will be deducted if answers exceed word limit.
16-20 marks- 400 words / 10-15 marks- 300 words / 6-9 marks- 200 words / 2-5 marks- 100 words
Answer Question No. 7 and any four from the rest
1. (a) Define Torts. 3
(b) Discuss the nature and scope of Torts. 5
(c) Briefly explain the essentials of Torts. 12
2. Explain with case laws the general defences available in torts. 20
3. Explain the following with relevant case laws:
(a) Remoteness of damage. 10
(b) Vicarious liability of a master for the wrong committed by his servant. 10
4. (a) Define Negligence. State its essentials. Elaborate your answer with leading 15
judgments.
(b) State the defences available against the liability of negligence. 5
5. Explain the concept of strict and absolute liability with special reference to 20
landmark judicial pronouncements.
6. With special reference to the Motor Vehicles Act, explain the following:
(a) Motor Vehicle 2
(b) Licensing of drivers of motor vehicles 3
(c) Registration of motor vehicles 3
(d) No fault liability and third party risks. 12
7. Write short notes on any four of the following: 5×4 = 20
(a) Consumer
(b) Damnum sine injuria
(c) Nuisance
(d) Nervous shock
(e) Defamation
(f) Assault and Battery.
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