Law Of Torts MCQs with Answers 2027

Due to negligence of railway authorities, there was a major train accident. On hearing and seeing the news of the accident on TV, mother of one of the passengers travelling in the train sustained severe shock resulting in heart attack. She claimed damages from the railways for the shock she sustained. Which one of the following is the correct statement? Railway authority is not liable as:

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Q407

Open question

Which one of the following is not a libel?

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Q408

Open question

What was the rule laid down by the Privy Council in "Wagon Mound" case?

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Q409

Open question

In the law of torts, the remedies available are:-

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Q410

Open question

To be guilty of contributory negligence, the person:-

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Q411

Open question

The maxim 'Damnum sine Injuria' means

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Q412

Open question

A labour was taken to a police station for doing some work. When he demanded wages he was severely beaten, as a result of which he died. Is the state liable to pay damages?

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Q413

Open question

The Latin word 'Res Ipsa Laquitur' means:

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Q414

Open question

Internalization of externalities is associated with

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Q415

Open question

Consider the following statements:
For defamation the plaintiff has to prove that the imputation is false and malicious. In this context malicious means:
1. With evil motive.
2. Withoutjust cause and excuse.
3. Afactor relevantin assessment of damages.
4. An irrelevant plea of defamation.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

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Q416

Open question

The maxim "Injuria non excusat injuriam" means:

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Q417

Open question

Principle: An enterprise which is engaged in a hazardous or inherently dangerous activity which poses a potential threat to the health and safety of the persons working in the factory and residing in the surrounding area owes an absolute and non-delegable duty to the community to ensure that no harm results to anyone on account of his activity.
Facts: A poisonous gas leaked from the storage tank of fertilizers manufacturing industry of defendant due to a wind storm resulting in serious breathing problems and eye injuries to 'A' and 'B' who were working in the factory and 'C' and 'D' who were residing in the surrounding area.

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Q418

Open question

In which case following rule was laid: "We think that the true of law is that the person who for his own purposes brings on his lands and keeps there anything likely to do mischief if it escapes, must keep it in at his peril, and if he does not do so, is prima facie answerable for all the damage which is the natural consequence of Its escape. He can excuse himself by showing that the escape was owing to the plaintiff's default; or perhaps that the escape was the consequence of vis major, or the act of God; but as nothing of this sort exists here, it is unnecessary to inquire what excuse would be sufficient".

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Q419

Open question

The liability for malicious prosecution arises when the proceedings are instituted before

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Q420

Open question

In case of independent tort feasors

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