Law of Torts

University of Jammu · LL.B. Semester 1 · LLB102

Unit 1

Nature and definition oftorts · Conditions of liability including damnum sine injuria and injuria sinedamnum · General defencesin an action oftorts · Damages in case of personalinjury

Unit 2

Assault; Battery, False imprisonment · Defamation: Libel, Slander including defences in an action for defamation · Malicious prosecution · Vicarious liability: Master-Servant relationship

Unit 3

Negligence including contributory negligence and other defences · Remoteness of damages · Strict liability: Rule in Rylands vs. Fletcher; Principles for the application of the rule and defences. · Absolute Liability: Enterprises engaged in hazardous activities.

Unit 4

Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Aims and Objectives · The concept of a ‘Consumer’, ‘Consumer Disputes’ and ‘Consumer Protection Councils’ · The regulation of Procedure under Central Consumer Protection Authority. · Consumer Court and Product Liability, Pecuniary Jurisdiction, E- Commerce and Mediation Cells.