Law of Torts-II and M.V. Act

Unit I

Torts · i. Torts relating to Person – Assault, Battery, False Imprisonment, Malicious Prosecution · ii. Torts relating to Property –Trespass, Nuisance · iii. Defamation · iv. Negligence, Contributory Negligence, res ipsa loquitor, Nervous Shock

• Trespass to Person: Assault, Battery, Mayhem, False imprisonment
• Torts affecting Property (Movable & Immovable): Trespass, Trespass ab initio etc
• Torts related to Reputation (Defamation) & Personal Relations
• Torts affecting person &Property: Nuisance, Negligence, Fraud
• Joint Tort-Feasors, Nervous Shock and Malicious abuse of Legal Process

Unit II

Liability · i. Vicarious Liability · ii. Strict Liability · iii. Trend towards Absolute Liability · iv. Fault and No Fault Liability

• Vicarious Liability: Basis, scope, Justification, Different types
• Principle of Strict Liability: Ryland V. Fletcher case with exceptions
• Principle of Absolute Liability: Bhopal Gas Disaster case and Shree Ram Food

Unit III

Remoteness of Damages and Tort to Incorporeal Property · 1. Remoteness of Damages · ii. The test of reasonable foresight · iii. The test of directness · 2. Remedies · i. Judicial · ii. Extra judicial remedies · iii. Torts to Incorporeal Personal Property - Torts affecting Contractual & Business Relations - Trade mark, Trade name, Patent right, Copyright, Passing Off

Unit IV

Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Act Salient Features of Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Act Compulsory Insurance · i. Insurer’s liability for third party risk

• Motor Vehicles Act, 1988- Motor Accidents Claims — Claims Tribunals
• Liability without fault and third-party risks under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988