Law of Torts

The Law of Torts is essentially a product of the cases with a few important statutory interventions, which are of very recent development. It is not a codified law. The Law of Torts is a part of common law of England which is largely based on cases decided by the Courts. It is bulky and difficult so that a handy text-book is needed to guide the students. The main aim of this work is to explain the principles of Law of Torts in simple and lucid style so that students may easily grasp them.?

• Chapter I - Nature and Definition of Tort
• Chapter II - Foundation of Tortious Liability
• Chapter III - General Conditions of Liability in Tort
• Chapter IV - Mental Element in Torts
• Chapter V - General Defences or Justification of Tort
• Chapter VI - Personal Capacity
• Chapter VII - General Remedies in Torts
• Chapter VIII - Extinction of Liability in Tort
• Chapter IX - Foreign Torts
• Chapter X - Doctrine of Remoteness of Damage
• Chapter XI - Nervous Shock
• Chapter XII - Joint Tortfeasors
• Chapter XIII - Vicarious Liability
• Chapter XIV - Trespass to Person
• Chapter XV - Defamation
• Chapter XVI - Wrongs related to Domestic Relationships
• Chapter XVII - Malicious Prosecution
• Chapter XVIII - Trespass to Immovable Property
• Chapter XIX - Wrongs to Movable Property
• Chapter XX - Negligence
• Chapter XXI - Liability for Animals
• Chapter XXII - Liability for Dangerous Premises
• Chapter XXIII - No fault liability- Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
• Chapter XXIV - The Rule of Strict Liability
• Chapter XXV - Nuisance
• Chapter XXVI - Interference with Contractual Relations
• Chapter XXVII - Torts to Incorporeal Personal Property
• Chapter XXVIII - Consumer Protection Act, 1986