Paper 104 · Semester 1 · Private Law
Law of Torts
Negligence, nuisance, defamation, strict liability, vicarious liability, and consumer protection.
Study Notes: 39 Chapters
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Syllabus Overview (5 Units · 39 Chapters)
Unit 1
Nature and Definition of Tort · Elements of Tort · Development of Law of Torts in England and India · Tort Distinguished from Crime and Breach of Contract · General Principles of Liability Fault Malice and Negligence · Parties to Proceedings in Tort
Unit 2
Volenti Non Fit Injuria · Plaintiff the Wrongdoer and Inevitable Accident · Act of God and Private Defence · Statutory Authority as a Defence · Vicarious Liability · Liability of the State for Torts and Sovereign Immunity · Joint Liability of Tortfeasors · Rule of Strict Liability Rylands v Fletcher · Rule of Absolute Liability M C Mehta · Occupiers Liability · Extinction of Liability Waiver Acquiescence Release Accord and Death
Unit 3
Assault and Battery · False Imprisonment · Malicious Prosecution · Nervous Shock · Trespass to Land · Public and Private Nuisance · Torts Relating to Movable Property Trespass to Goods and Conversion · Liability Arising out of Motor Vehicle Accidents
Unit 4
Defamation Libel and Slander · Defences to Defamation · Negligence Duty of Care · Negligence Breach of Duty and Standard of Care · Negligence Causation and Remoteness of Damage · Contributory Negligence and Composite Negligence · Remedies in Tort Damages Injunction and Specific Restitution
Unit 5
Consumer Protection Act Objectives and Definitions · Consumer Redressal Mechanism · Unfair Trade Practices and Restrictive Trade Practices · Product Liability under the Consumer Protection Act · E Commerce Rules and Consumer Protection · Medical Negligence under Consumer Protection Law · Central Consumer Protection Authority