Chapter 1

Nature and Principles of Tort

Definition and nature of tort

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Distinction between tort, crime, and breach of contract

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Injuria sine damno and Damnum sine injuria

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Mental elements: malice, intention, motive, and negligence

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General defenses (Volenti non fit injuria, Act of God)

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Chapter 2

Specific Torts against Person and Property

Assault, battery, and false imprisonment

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Malicious prosecution and nervous shock

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Trespass to land and goods

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Nuisance: Public and Private

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Defamation: Libel, slander, and defenses

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Chapter 3

Negligence and Liability

Essentials of Negligence

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Duty of care and breach

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Res ipsa loquitur and contributory negligence

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Strict liability (Rylands v. Fletcher)

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Absolute liability (M.C. Mehta case)

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Chapter 4

Vicarious Liability and Remedies

Master and Servant relationship

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Course of employment and independent contractors

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State liability and sovereign immunity

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Damages: Nominal, substantial, and exemplary

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Injunctions and extra-judicial remedies

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Chapter 5

Consumer Protection Law

Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Objects and scope

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Definition of Consumer, Defect, and Deficiency

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Unfair trade practices and restrictive trade practices

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Consumer Dispute Redressal Commissions

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Product liability and penal provisions

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