Law of Torts

Law of Torts by J. N. Pandey presents a clear and structured explanation of tort law as it has developed through judicial decisions and limited statutory interventions. Since tort law in India is largely uncodified and case-based, this book helps students understand how legal principles have evolved through court rulings and how those principles are applied to civil wrongs in practice. The author explains the conceptual foundations of tortious liability, the mental and legal elements involved, and the scope of remedies available, while maintaining a simple and student-friendly narrative style. The book also reflects the contemporary relevance of tort law by incorporating developments such as no-fault liability and consumer protection.

Key Features:

• Systematic chapter-wise coverage of all major and minor torts, from negligence and nuisance to defamation and malicious prosecution
• Dedicated chapters on modern and special areas, such as no-fault liability under the Motor Vehicles Act and consumer protection
• Clear treatment of complex doctrines like strict liability, vicarious liability, remoteness of damage, and nervous shock
• Logical progression from general principles (liability, defences, remedies) to specific torts and special liabilities
• Useful for building conceptual clarity as well as for quick revision before examinations
• Updated to align with current legal developments and judicial trends up to the latest edition

This book is primarily intended for undergraduate and postgraduate law students studying tort law as part of their LL.B. and LL.M. curriculum. It is equally useful for candidates preparing for judicial services, civil services, and other competitive law examinations where a strong understanding of tort principles is required.

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 Relationship
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