Law of Torts including MV Accident and Consumer Protection Laws
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya · LL.B. Semester 1
Unit I — Introduction to Tort Law
Definition, Evolution, Constituents of Tort · General Defenses (Volenti Non Fit Injuria, Act of God, etc.)
Unit II — Liability in Tort Law
Strict Liability, Absolute Liability · Vicarious Liability, State Liability · Legal Maxims
Unit III — Specific Torts
Negligence, Nuisance, Defamation · Trespass, Malicious Prosecution · Conspiracy, False Imprisonment
- 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 IV — Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Object, Scope, Definitions · Consumer Protection Councils, Central Authority · Consumer Dispute Redressal Agencies · Product Liability, Deficiency in Services · Offences and Penalties
Unit V — Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Liability, Insurance. Claims · Offences, Penalties, Procedure