Question

Which among the following is the difference between a tort and a crime?

• A. Tort is an infringement of the private right belonging to an individual. A crime is an invasion of public rights or duties affecting the whole society.
• B. In tort, the civil action is brought by the injured party himself in the civil court; whereas in crime, the proceedings are taken and conducted in the name of the state in criminal court.
• C. In tort, the wrongdoer has to pay damages to the injured party. In crime, he is punished by the state and the fine imposed on him goes to the Government treasury.
• D. All of the above

Hint:

Torts = Private wrongs (civil remedies)
Crimes = Public wrongs (state punishment)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

All statements correctly distinguish torts from crimes:
- Torts affect individual rights and result in compensation.
- Crimes affect society and result in state prosecution and punishment.