Question

Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

• A. In tort, action lies against the wrong doer in a civil court.
• B. Tort is a civil wrong in which claim for unliquidated damages is made.
• C. For a tortious liability, a jail term can also be awarded.
• D. In some torts an injunction can also be issued against the wrong-doer.

Hint:

Tort = Civil wrong → Compensation, not punishment.
Torts aim to restore the victim, not punish the wrongdoer.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Tort is a civil wrong for which the remedy is generally compensation in the form of damages.
It does not attract imprisonment, as it is not a criminal offense unless the act also constitutes a crime.
- Option A, B, and D are correct.
- Option C is incorrect because tort law provides civil remedies, not penal ones like imprisonment.