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LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY – 2016
Second Year
TORTS & CRIMES
Law of Negligence and Damages
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

Answer any five questions

All questions carry equal marks

Q1) Define the term ‘Tort’ and state the elements of a tort. Distinguish Tort from a
Crime and Breach of contract.

Q2) What is the rule of “Strict liability”? What are the exceptions to this rule?

Q3) Elucidate the essentials of Negligence under the law of Torts.

Q4) What is the rule of liability? Explain the exceptions recognized to this rule in
Rylands Vs. Fletcher. Explain whether this rule is applicable in India.

Q5) Volenti non fit injuria is defence scientific non fit injuria is not at all defence
discuss.

Q6) Injuria sine Damnum is actionable but Damnum sine injuria is not actionable.
Explain.

Q7) What is meant by joint-tort feasors? Explain the need for the payment of
damages.
Q8) Examine salient feature of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988 (Amendments in 2000).

Q9) Analyse the evolving law relating to Sovereign Immunity for Torts.

Q10) Write short notes on any two of the following:

a) Nervous Shock.

b) Hospital Negligence.

c) Temporary and perpetual injunction.

d) Public Nuisance.

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LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY – 2016
Second Year
TORTS & CRIMES
(Paper – II): Criminology and Penology
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

Answer any five questions

All questions carry equal marks

Q1) Examine the concept of criminology and examine the development of

criminology as a science.

Q2) Explain the important legal and constitutional measures relating to Juveniles.

Q3) Discuss the retributive effect of Capital Punishment.

Q4) Discuss in brief the multiple factor approach on crime causation.

Q5) Explain briefly about rights of prisoners.

Q6) ‘The prison should be reformatory’. What are the reforms needed to achieve this
objective?

Q7) Distinguish between probation and parole. Also discuss how far a parolee gets
himself readjusted in the normal social life.

Q8) Explain the causes of white-collar crimes and suggest remedial measures.
Q9) Enumerate the powers and duties of police under the Police Act and Criminal
Procedure Code?

Q10) Write short notes on any TWO of the following:

a) Problems of released offender.

b) Prison labour.

c) Corruption in police.

d) The Chronic offender.

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