Law of Torts, Motor Accident Claims and Consumer Protection
University of Mumbai · B.L.S. Semester 5 · 4 modules · 20 topics · 20 written.
Module 1 — General Principles of Tort
- 1.1 Tort: Definition, Nature, Scope and object of Tort, Tort in India
- 1.2 Distinction from Crime, Breach of Contract etc., who may sue, who may not be sued
- 1.3 Damnum Sine Injuria, Injuria Sine Damnum
- 1.4 Volenti non-fit Injuria, Ubi jus ibi remedium
- 1.5 Extinguishment of Liability in Tort
- 1.6 General Defenses and Discharge of Torts
Module 2 — Torts against person, property, Freedom &Reputation
- 2.1 Trespass to Person: Assault, Battery, Mayhem, False imprisonment
- 2.2 Torts affecting Property (Movable & Immovable): Trespass, Trespass ab initio etc
- 2.3 Torts related to Reputation (Defamation) & Personal Relations
- 2.4 Torts affecting person &Property: Nuisance, Negligence, Fraud
- 2.5 Joint Tort-Feasors, Nervous Shock and Malicious abuse of Legal Process
Module 3 — Principles of Liability in Torts and Legal Remedies
Module 4 — Module 4
- 4.1 Concept of Consumer & Consumer Protection Act 2019
- 4.2 Services: Types of services, Deficiency-meaning, Denial of Services, Commercial & Professional Services, Medical Services
- 4.3 Consumer Protection Councils
- 4.4 Consumer Disputes Redressal Agencies: District Commission, State
- 4.5 Motor Vehicles Act, 1988- Motor Accidents Claims — Claims Tribunals
- 4.6 Liability without fault and third-party risks under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988