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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Topics of Law

Question:

Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct about "Tort"?

Options:

'Tort' essentially means a 'wrong' and originates from the French word 'tortum'.

In law, tort is defined as a civil wrong or a criminal wrong.

The wrong done should be intentional to be covered under the definition of 'Tort'.

Generally tort cases result in compensating the victim.

Correct Answer:

Generally tort cases result in compensating the victim.

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4: Generally tort cases result in compensating the victim.

Option 1: Incorrect. 'Tort' essentially means a 'wrong' and originates from the Latin word 'tortum' (not French word), which means 'twisted' or 'crooked'.

Option 2: Incorrect. In law, tort is defined as a civil wrong, not a criminal wrong. Criminal wrongs are addressed through criminal law, while torts are addressed through civil law.

Option 3: Incorrect. The wrong done in tort law does not necessarily have to be intentional. Tort law covers both intentional and unintentional wrongs (negligence).

Option 4: Correct. Generally, tort cases result in compensating the victim for the harm or loss they have suffered due to the defendant's wrongful conduct. Compensation is one of the primary remedies available in tort law.

NCERt text:

'Tort' essentially means a 'wrong' and originates from the Latin word 'tortum', which means 'twisted' or 'crooked'. In law, tort is defined as a civil wrong or a wrongful act, of one, either intentional or accidental, that results in the injury or harm to another who in turn has recourse to civil remedies for damages or a court order or injunction. The definitional features of tort are that it is a civil wrong as distinguished from criminal wrong, both the procedures and remedies are different in civil law and criminal law. In a criminal case, the state initiates legal proceedings in a criminal court on behalf of the victim and is punished when found guilty by the court. A civil action, like the tort suit, is pursued in a civil court where the victim or victim's representatives or survivors prosecute the wrong-doer usually for compensation in the form of money payment and also at times for other liability or injunction. Generally, tort cases result in compensating the victim and criminal lawsuits are about punishments.

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