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Question

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below :
List-I (Defences in Tort)List-II (Related cases)
(a) Volenti non fit injuria(i) Olga Tellis Vs Municipal Corporation, Bombay
(b) Judicial acts(ii) Samira Kohli Vs Prabha Manchanda
(c) Acts of State(iii) Anwar Hussain Vs Ajoy Kumar
(d) Necessity(iv) Vinod Kumar Shantilal Gosalia Vs Gangadhar Narsinghadas Agarwal

The correct answer is
(a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

The question requires matching specific defences in Tort (List-I) with their corresponding landmark cases (List-II).

Defences in Tort Law Explained

Volenti Non Fit Injuria Match

Principle: "To a willing person, injury is not done." This means no liability for injuries if the claimant voluntarily accepts the risk.

Related Case: (ii) Samira Kohli Vs Prabha Manchanda. This case addresses consent in medical treatment, aligning with the defence.

Judicial Acts Match

Principle: Protection for judges and judicial officers acting in their official capacity within jurisdiction and in good faith.

Related Case: (iii) Anwar Hussain Vs Ajoy Kumar. This case involves actions by a judicial officer, relevant to this defence.

Acts of State Match

Principle: Defence concerning acts of the sovereign power, typically in governance or foreign affairs.

Related Case: (iv) Vinod Kumar Shantilal Gosalia Vs Gangadhar Narsinghadas Agarwal. This case is associated with this defence as per the provided correct answer.

Necessity Defence Match

Principle: Committing an unlawful act to prevent a greater and more imminent harm or danger.

Related Case: (i) Olga Tellis Vs Municipal Corporation, Bombay. This case is associated with this defence as per the provided correct answer.

Correct Match Selection

The correct pairings are:

  • (a) Volenti non fit injuria - (ii) Samira Kohli Vs Prabha Manchanda
  • (b) Judicial acts - (iii) Anwar Hussain Vs Ajoy Kumar
  • (c) Acts of State - (iv) Vinod Kumar Shantilal Gosalia Vs Gangadhar Narsinghadas Agarwal
  • (d) Necessity - (i) Olga Tellis Vs Municipal Corporation, Bombay

This corresponds to the option (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i).

Therefore, the correct answer is Option A.

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Important Questions from Law of Torts and Consumer Protection

  1. The word 'Tort' has been derived from the Latin Word :
  2. The Maxim 'Damnum Sine injuria' means :
  3. Which of the following is not a valid defence in tort?
  4. Following are good defences to an action in tort :
    (a) Act of God
    (b) volenti non fit injuria
    (c) private defence
    (d) trustee do son tort

    Choose the correct option:
  5. Match the following provisions with the Section under Consumer Protection Act 1986 :

    (a)Jurisdiction of the District forum(i)Section 17 B
    (b)Composition of State Commission(ii)Section 20
    (c)Composition of National Commission(iii)Section 16
    (d)Circuit benches of State Commission(iv)Section 11


    Choose the correct option from those given below :
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