Law of Torts
Gondwana University · LL.B. Semester 1 · UL31C05
Unit I
Definitions, Nature, Scope and Objects . Evolution of Law of Torts- England-forms of action · Principles of justice ,Equity and Good Conscience, Definition, Nature Scope and Objects, Violation of duty imposed by law. Wrongful Act · Damnum Sine Injuria And Injuria Sine Damnum · Tort distinguish from Contact ,Crime& Breach of Trust · Unliquidated damages · Scope and object of Law of Torts
Unit II
Justification In Tort · Volenty not fit injuria · Necessity · Plaintiffs Default · Act of God · Inevitable accident · Private defence · Statutory authority · Judicial and quasi judicial act · Parental and quasi parental authority · Executive authority · Exercise of common right · Act causing slight harm, Some general elements in Torts, Personal capacity.
Unit III
Extinguishment of 7iability · Actio personalis moritur cum persona · Waiver and Acquaescence · Accord and Satisfaction · Limitation · Standing : Who may sue and who may not sued · Doctrine of sovereign Immunity and its relevance in India · Vicarious liability-Master and Servant relationship, Principal and agent · Absolute\ Strict Liability- Rule in Rylands v. Fletcher
- Extinguishment of Liability in Tort
- 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
- Liability of Government for wrongs Tortious liability Sovereign and non-sovereign functions Contractual Liability
Unit IV
Defamation · Libel and slander · Negligienc · Basic concepts ,,Standard of care, duty to take care, Doctrine of Contributory Negligience · Nuisance- Definition, essentials and type.
Unit V
Justification of Torts, Classification of Torts , Trespass to person ,Trespass to land ,Legal remedies- Legal remedy · Award of Damages