Introduction to Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) Central Consumer Protection Authority: - The central government set up a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to promote, protect and enforce the rights of…
Introduction to Rights and Duties of Consumer Consumers are the ones who buy or avail commodities or services. In the process of buying the goods and services till the time…
Introduction We are all consumers in some way or the other. According to oxford dictionary, a consumer is a buyer of goods or services. The expression 'consumer' in the general…
What is Defamation in Tort Law? Meaning of Defamation: - Defamation in tort law refers to any oral or written statement made by a person that damages the reputation of…
Introduction to Strict Liability and Absolute Liability There are certain activities which are very dangerous that they constitute a constant threat to person and property. The law may handle such…
What is vicarious liability in tort law? Meaning of Vicarious liability: - Vicarious liability is a situation in which one party is held partially responsible for the unlawful actions of…
Introduction Torts means a civil wrong. As we know, in India the law of tort is not codified. The Law of Torts is originated from England. The law of torts…
Introduction to Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Acts Under the law of tort, there is a subject called "general defence" which provides a set of defences that a person can make to…
What is False Imprisonment under under Law of Torts? Meaning of False Imprisonment: - False imprisonment is an act of restraint on another person which confines that person in a…
Introduction to Nuisance in Tort Law A person in possession of a property is entitled to its unhindered enjoyment in accordance with law. However, if someone else’s improper use or…
What is Nervous Shock? Meaning of Nervous Shock: - Medically speaking nervous shock would mean a sudden drop in blood pressure and resulting circulatory failure marked by pallor, sweating, rapid…
What are general defences under law of torts? Meaning of General Defences under the Law of Torts: - When a plaintiff takes action against the defendant for an tort committed…
What is negligence under tort law? Meaning of Negligence under Tort Law: - Negligence is a civil tort that occurs when a person breaches his or her duty of care,…
The law of tort is said to be a collection of circumstances in which treatment is given by a court as compensation for legal harm caused by one person to…
The objective of this article is to discuss torts in general, its origin and development of Law of Torts as a branch of legal studies in India. The law of…
What is the definition of Tort? Meaning of Tort: - A tort is an act of civil offence committed against a person that results in injury, harm or loss. The…