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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 Signup and view all the answers

Torts are distinguished from crimes and breach of contract

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of tort law in India?

It is based on the principles of justice, equity, and good conscience Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of tort?

A wrongful act violating a duty imposed by law, owed to people generally Signup and view all the answers

What are the objects of tort law?

Prescribing standards of human conduct, redressing wrongs, and proscribing unlawful conduct Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes torts from crimes and breach of contract?

Torts involve civil wrongs, while crimes and breach of contract involve criminal wrongs Signup and view all the answers

What is the doctrine of damnum sine injuria?

It refers to harm caused without any violation of legal duty Signup and view all the answers