10 Questions
Negligence is a violation of duty imposed by law, owed to people generally
True
Tort law in India is based on the principles of justice, equity, and good conscience
True
Contributory negligence is not a defense in negligence cases
False
The law of torts has a limited scope and does not adapt to the complexities of modern society
False
Torts are distinguished from crimes and breach of contract
True
What is the nature of tort law in India?
It is based on the principles of justice, equity, and good conscience
What is the definition of tort?
A wrongful act violating a duty imposed by law, owed to people generally
What are the objects of tort law?
Prescribing standards of human conduct, redressing wrongs, and proscribing unlawful conduct
What distinguishes torts from crimes and breach of contract?
Torts involve civil wrongs, while crimes and breach of contract involve criminal wrongs
What is the doctrine of damnum sine injuria?
It refers to harm caused without any violation of legal duty
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