LAW OF TORTS

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Introduction

• Definition, Nature, and Scope of Law of Torts

• Torts and Crime & Torts and Contract

• Essential Elements of Torts

• Relevance of Motive in Law of Torts

Defences

• Inevitable Accident, Necessity & Private Defence

• Specific Defences, Volenti Non Fit Injuria, & Act of God (Vis Major)

• Statutory Authority

Malfeasance, Misfeasance, Nonfeasance

Nuisance

• Definition and Types of Nuisance

• Nuisance: Defences and Remedies

Defamation

• Essentials of Defamation

• Libel, Slander and the difference between them

Trespass

• Trespass to Person under Law of Torts

• Assault & Battery

• False Imprisonment

• Trespass to Land under Law of Torts

Remedies

• Judicial Remedies

• Damages, Types of Damages & Remoteness of Damages

• Injunction, Specific Restitution, and Constitutional Remedies

• Extra-Judicial Remedies

The Consumer Protection Act, 1986

• History and Development of Consumer Protection Laws in India

• Object & Reasons of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986

• Consumer Disputes Redressal Agencies under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986

• Consumer Protection Councils under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986