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                          LAW OF TORTS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS 

                                                (Paper Code:  K-1003) 

 

The course shall comprise of the following : 

1.  Torts and Tortious Liability Introduction 

-  Definition, Nature, and Characteristics of Torts 

-  Constituents of Tort 

-  Fault – Damnum sine injuria, Injuria sine damnum 

-  Mental  element – Malice, Negligence, Motive 

-  Who ,may sue, who may not be sued? 

-  Strict and Absolute Liability 

2.  Justification in Tort 

-  Volenti non fit injuria 

-  Necessity 

-  Inevitable accident and Act of God 

-  Statutory authority 

3.  Liability for Torts Committed by Others 

-  Vicarious Liability 

-  Liability of the State – Doctrine of sovereign Immunity 

-  Joint Tort- feasers 

4.  Specific Torts 

-  Negligence 

-  Nuisance 

-  Trespass 

-  Defamation 

5.  Consumer Protection Act 

-  Consumer definition and concept 

-  Contract of service and contract for service 

-  Enforcement of Consumer rights. 

 

 

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