Law of Torts, MV Act and Consumer Protection
Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad · LL.B. Semester 1
Unit I — Foundations of Tort Law
Introduction to Tort Law, Definition, purpose, and historical development, Comparison with criminal law and contract law Defences to Torts, Consent, necessity, self-defence, defense of others, and defence of property Damages in Tort Law, Compensatory, punitive, nominal, special, and general damages
Unit II — Intentional Torts
Personal Torts, Assault, battery, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress Property Torts, Trespass to land, trespass to chattels, conversion
Unit III — Negligence,
Core Concepts, Duty of care, breach of duty, causation (actual and proximate cause), damages Defences to Negligence, Contributory negligence, comparative negligence, assumption of risk
Unit IV — Strict Liability and Nuisance
Strict Liability, Ultrahazardous activities, product liability Nuisance, Private nuisance, public nuisance, defences and remedies
Unit V — Defamation and Privacy Torts
Defamation, Libel, slander, elements of defamation, defences (truth, privilege, opinion) Invasion of Privacy, Intrusion upon seclusion, appropriation of name or likeness, public disclosure of private facts, false light.
Unit VI — Economic Torts and Vicarious Liability
Economic Torts, Interference with contractual relations, interference with prospective economic advantage, fraud and misrepresentation, unfair competition Vicarious Liability, Employer- employee relationships, independent contractors, and joint liability.
Unit VII — Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
Definition and Rights of Consumers, Consumer Dispute Redressed Mechanisms, Objectives and Scope of the Act, Powers and Jurisdiction of Consumer Forums.
Unit VIII — Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.
Overview and Objectives of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, Key Sections and Offences under the Motor Vehicle Act, Motor Vehicle Act Amendments, Recent Supreme Court Judgements and Regulatory Updates.