Which of the following cases is not an example of a rescue case, that provides an exception to the doctrine of volenti non fit injuria?

Which one of the following famous cases is related to an exception to the application of the doctrine of volenti non fit injuria based on 'rescue' cases?

A

Haynes v. Harwood

B

Padmavati v. Dugganaika

C

Ashby v. White

D

Wooldridge v. Sumner

Which of the following cases is an authority on "rescue cases" - an exception to maxim volenti non fit injuria?

A

Haynes v. Hardwood, (1935) 1 KB 146

B

Dann v. Hamilton, (1939) 1 KB 509

C

Smith v. Baker, (1891) AC 325

D

Baker v. Hopkins and Son, (1959) 1 WLR 966

Following are good defences to an action in torts:
1. Volenti non fit injuria
2. Scienti non fit injuria
3. Vis major
Choose the correct answer by using the given below

A

1, 2

B

2, 3

C

1, 3

D

3 only

Which one of the following is not an exception to the rule of volenti non fit injuria?

A

Surgeon amputates a limb of a patient to save his life

B

Injury is caused while play fighting with naked swords at a religious function

C

Injury is caused to a player in football match

D

Injury is caused while doing lawful acts under contract

Exception to the defence of volenti non fit injuria

A

Rescue cases

B

In England unfair terms contract act

C

Either (A) or (B)

D

Both (A) and (B)

The doctrine 'volenti non fit injuria' is contained in

A

Section 87 of Indian Penal Code

B

Section 88 of Indian Penal Code

C

Section 89 of Indian Penal Code

D

All the above

Which of the following statement is correct? Answer using given below:
(1) Doctrine of indoor management apply in case of knowledge of irregularity in company.
(2) Doctrine of indoor management does not apply in case of suspicion of irregularity.
(3) Doctrine of indoor management apply in case of forgery.
(4) Doctrine of indoor management does not apply if the act of an officer of a company is one which would ordinarily be beyond the powers of such an officer.

A

Only (1) is correct

B

Only (2) is correct

C

Only (3) is correct

D

Only (4) is correct

Two persons voluntarily took lift in a jeep were thrown out and sustained injuries due to the giving way of the bolts, fixing the right front wheel and thereby toppling the jeep. Principle of volenti non fit injuria was held to be not applicable to them in

A

R v. Williams

B

Padmavati v. Dugganaika

C

Hall v. Braaklands Auto Racing Club

D

Waaldrige v. Sumner

The defence of volenti non fit injuria, is not available

A

If the consent is obtained by compulsion

B

If the consent is obtained by fraud

C

If the consent is obtained under a mistake

D

All the above

Which of the following provisions is based on the rule of volenti non fit injuria

A

Section 87 of Indian Penal Code

B

Section 92 of Indian Penal Code

C

Section 94 of Indian Penal Code

D

Section 81 of Indian Penal Code

Which of the following cases is not an example of a rescue case, that provides an exception to the doctrine of volenti non fit injuria?

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