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UPSC Mains Law Paper Topic : General Defences

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When can a defendant plead ‘voluntary assumption of risk’ by the plaintiff as a group of defence in an action in tort? (92/II/5c/20)
“Knowledge of the danger does not amount to consent to undertake the risk.” Discuss with the help of decided cases. (08/II/3b/30)
Volenti non fit injuria is a defence for liability in tort’. Illustrate your answer with decided cases. (09/II/1c/20)
“Involuntary drunkenness is a defence.” Critically examine the law relating to intoxication as defence. (13/II/1d/10)
X, while driving car, suddenly became unconscious and fell back in his seat. The car became uncontrolled, it hit and killed Y. discuss the liability of X. (13/II/3c/15)