Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Under English criminal law slander has not been recognized as a criminal offence
B. In England under law of torts, both slander and libel are actionable per se, i.e., without the proof of any damage
C. In India under law of torts, both slander and libel are actionable per se, i.e., without the proof of any damage
D. Under Indian criminal law, both libel and slander are recognized as criminal offences
Answer: Option B
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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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