LAW OF TORTS INCLUDING CONSUMER PROTECTION AND M. V

Unit 1

Definition, Nature, Scope, Objects and elements of Tort, Maxims, Extinction or discharge of tortious Liability,

• 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

Unit 2

General defences of Tortious Liability.

• General Defenses and Discharge of Torts

Unit 3

Vicarious Liability, Doctrine of Common Employment, State Liability,

• Vicarious Liability: Basis, scope, Justification, Different types

Unit 4

Remedies, Kinds and Measures of damages - Remoteness of damages.

Unit 5

Torts to person-. Assault, Battery, False Imprisonment, Nervous shock, malicious prosecution, defamation. Torts in relation to property- Negligence, Nuisance, Interference with contract or business, intimidation, conspiracy, deceit or fraud, Trespass by humans or cattle

• 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 6

Liability - · (A) Strict Liability and its exceptions · (B) Absolute Liability in India · (C) Public Liability Insurance Act 1991 - Objects and silent features of Act and procedure for claims.

• Principle of Strict Liability: Ryland V. Fletcher case with exceptions
• Principle of Absolute Liability: Bhopal Gas Disaster case and Shree Ram Food

Unit 7

The Consumer Protection Laws - Latest Consumer Protection Act, Definitions, Concept, Authorities, Jurisdiction, Powers, Consumer Rights

• 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

Unit 8

Motor Vehicles Laws - M.V. Accident Protection Law; Liability without fault in certain cases (Chapter 10) Insurance of Motor Vehicles against third party risk (Chapter 11) Claim Tribunals (Chapter 12)

• Motor Vehicles Act, 1988- Motor Accidents Claims — Claims Tribunals
• Liability without fault and third-party risks under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988