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?
A. 1 and 4
B. 2 and 3, only
C. 2 only
D. 2, 3 and 4
Answer: Option A
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The 'tort of intimidation' was propounded in
A. Winterbottom v. Wright
B. Pasley v. Freeman
C. Winsmore v. Greenbank
D. Rookes v. Barnard
The maxim 'scienti non fit injuria' means
A. Where there is no fault, there is no remedy
B. Mere knowledge does not imply consent to take risk
C. Mere giving consent does not imply to take risk
D. Scientific knowledge is not enough to cause injury
A. Scott v. London & St. Katharine Docks Co.
B. Hedley Byrne Co. Ltd. v. Heller & Partners
C. Derry v. Peek
D. Cann v. Willson
A. Section 82 of the Evidence Act
B. Section 102 of the Evidence Act
C. Section 122 of the Evidence Act
D. Section 124 of the Evidence Act
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