Question

Under Section 2(m) of the Limitation Act, how is "tort" defined?

A A criminal offense Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B A breach of trust Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Any violation of a contract Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D An act defined by the Statute of Limitation Act Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E A civil wrong, excluding breaches of contract or trust Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Section 2(m) of the Limitation Act, 1963 statutorily defines Tort: “tort” means a civil wrong which is not exclusively the breach of a contract or the breach of a trust. Law of Torts is a common law but definition of tort is provided under the Statute of Limitation Act.

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