Law of Torts
“A tort is a civil wrong for which the remedy is a common-law action for unliquidated damages.” — Salmond
Unit Coverage
| Unit | Topics |
|---|---|
| Unit I — Nature of Tort & the Legal Maxims | Definition & essentials, tort vs crime vs contract, damnum sine injuria / injuria sine damno, ubi jus ibi remedium, intention/motive/malice |
| Unit II — General Defences & Vicarious Liability | Volenti non fit injuria, inevitable accident, act of God, necessity, statutory authority; master–servant liability; State liability |
| Unit III — Negligence, Nuisance & Strict Liability | Negligence & res ipsa loquitur, public/private nuisance, Rylands v. Fletcher & absolute liability, remoteness, remedies & damages |
| Unit IV — Specific Torts | Assault, battery & mayhem, false imprisonment, defamation (libel & slander), malicious prosecution, torts against property |
| Unit V — Consumer Protection & Motor Vehicles Act | Consumer Protection Act 2019 (who is a consumer, the three Commissions, defect & deficiency, medical services), Motor Vehicles Act (no-fault liability, third-party insurance) |
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