1st Semester Integrated BBA LL.B (Hons) - Law of Torts and Motor Vehicle Accidents - Notes, Question Papers and Syllabus
Law of Torts and Motor Vehicle Accidents
Definition and Nature of Torts
Definition – Nature of Torts – Distinction Between Torts and Crime – Torts and Contract – Basis of Tortious Liability – Capacity of Parties – Novus Actus Interveniens.
Principles of Liability
Negligence – Contributory Negligence – Composite Negligence – Last Opportunity Rule – Res Ipsa Loquitur – Doctrine of Alternate Danger – Liability Without Fault – Independent, Joint, and Several Tortfeasors – Apportionment of Damages – Strict Liability – Absolute Liability – Death – Extinguishment of Liability – Remoteness of Damage.
Vicarious Liability
Employer’s Liability – Act of State – Liability of State – Doctrine of Common Employment.
Specific Torts
Injuries to Person – Assault – Battery – False Imprisonment – Trespass to Goods – Conversion – Trespass to Land – Interference with Contract or Business – Intimidation – Conspiracy – Injurious Falsehood – Passing Off – Negligent Misstatements – Defamation – Malicious Prosecution – Nuisance.
Defences and Remedies
Justifications – Remedies.
Liability Under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Compensation in Motor Vehicle Accidents – Nature and Extent of Insurer’s Liability – Claims Tribunal – Award of Compensation.
Suggested Readings
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Winfield, Law of Torts
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Ramaswamy Iyer, Law of Torts
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Achuthan Pillai P.S., Law of Torts
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Vivienne Harpwood, Modern Tort Law
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P.K. Sarkar, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988