Law of Torts
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Law of Torts

5 units · 39 chapters. Case law integrated, exam ready.

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  1. Unit 1

    1. 01Nature and Definition of Tort
    2. 02Elements of Tort
    3. 03Development of Law of Torts in England and India
    4. 04Tort Distinguished from Crime and Breach of Contract
    5. 05General Principles of Liability Fault Malice and Negligence
    6. 06Parties to Proceedings in Tort

  2. Unit 2

    1. 01Volenti Non Fit Injuria
    2. 02Plaintiff the Wrongdoer and Inevitable Accident
    3. 03Act of God and Private Defence
    4. 04Statutory Authority as a Defence
    5. 05Vicarious Liability
    6. 06Liability of the State for Torts and Sovereign Immunity
    7. 07Joint Liability of Tortfeasors
    8. 08Rule of Strict Liability Rylands v Fletcher
    9. 09Rule of Absolute Liability M C Mehta
    10. 10Occupiers Liability
    11. 11Extinction of Liability Waiver Acquiescence Release Accord and Death

  3. Unit 3

    1. 01Assault and Battery
    2. 02False Imprisonment
    3. 03Malicious Prosecution
    4. 04Nervous Shock
    5. 05Trespass to Land
    6. 06Public and Private Nuisance
    7. 07Torts Relating to Movable Property Trespass to Goods and Conversion
    8. 08Liability Arising out of Motor Vehicle Accidents

  4. Unit 4

    1. 01Defamation Libel and Slander
    2. 02Defences to Defamation
    3. 03Negligence Duty of Care
    4. 04Negligence Breach of Duty and Standard of Care
    5. 05Negligence Causation and Remoteness of Damage
    6. 06Contributory Negligence and Composite Negligence
    7. 07Remedies in Tort Damages Injunction and Specific Restitution

  5. Unit 5

    1. 01Consumer Protection Act Objectives and Definitions
    2. 02Consumer Redressal Mechanism
    3. 03Unfair Trade Practices and Restrictive Trade Practices
    4. 04Product Liability under the Consumer Protection Act
    5. 05E Commerce Rules and Consumer Protection
    6. 06Medical Negligence under Consumer Protection Law
    7. 07Central Consumer Protection Authority