LAW OF TORT INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
Guru Nanak Dev University · LL.B. Semester 1
Unit I
—Torts-Evolution, Definition, Nature and Scope · —General Defences · Judgments:- · Usha Ben V. Bhagya laxmi Chitra Mandir, AIR 1978 Guj.118 · Ramanuja Mudali V. M. Gagan, AIR 1984 Mad. 103
Unit II
Principle of Liability in Torts · —Vicarious liability · —Strict liability · __State liability · —Nuisance · Judgments:- · Municipal Corp. of Delhi V. Subhagwant, AIR 1964 SC 1750 · Ram Lal V. Mustafabad Oil and Ginnig Factory, AIR 1968 P&H 399
- Vicarious Liability: Basis, scope, Justification, Different types
- Principle of Strict Liability: Ryland V. Fletcher case with exceptions
- Liability of Government for wrongs Tortious liability Sovereign and non-sovereign functions Contractual Liability
- Torts affecting person &Property: Nuisance, Negligence, Fraud
Unit III
—Negligence · —Defamation · —Compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act · Judgments:- · X VZ Hospital (1999) CTJ 2 (SC) · R.K. Kranjia V. KMD Thakersay AIR 1970 Bom, 424
Unit IV
—Definition and Need of Consumer Protection · —Consumer Rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 · —Redressal Mechanism under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 · Judgments:- · Laxmi Engineering Works V. P SG Industrial Institute (1995) 3 (P) · Spring Meadows Hospital V. Harjot Ahluwalia & anothers 1998(2) · SCALE 456 (SC)