Law of Torts (Torts and Consumer Protection Laws)
Karnataka University Dharwad · LL.B. Semester 1
Unit all — Torts and Consumer Protection Laws
Law of Torts · Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (Bare Act)
- Tort: Definition, Nature, Scope and object of Tort, Tort in India
- Distinction from Crime, Breach of Contract etc., who may sue, who may not be sued
- Damnum Sine Injuria, Injuria Sine Damnum
- Volenti non-fit Injuria, Ubi jus ibi remedium
- Extinguishment of Liability in Tort
- General Defenses and Discharge of Torts
- 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
- 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
- Concept of Consumer & Consumer Protection Act 2019
- Services: Types of services, Deficiency-meaning, Denial of Services, Commercial & Professional Services, Medical Services
- Consumer Protection Councils
- Consumer Disputes Redressal Agencies: District Commission, State