Law Of Torts - Study Mode

[#261] 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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(D) Yes state is liable for the wrongs of its civil servants

[#262] The Latin word 'Res Ipsa Laquitur' means:
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(A) Things speaks it's story itself

[#263] Internalization of externalities is associated with
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(A) Polluter Pays Principle

[#264] 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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(A) 1 and 4

[#265] The maxim "Injuria non excusat injuriam" means:
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(A) One wrong does not justify another