Law of Torts

The present fourth edition of this popular volume is a simple and lucid presentation of various topics on the tort law that fall under General Principles, Specific Torts, Statutory Compensation and the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

Dr. Gandhi has enriched the work by inclusion of up-to-date case law and latest material on the subject. Recent landmark cases such as Govindbhai Jakhubhai case, Pallavan Transport case, Maksud Saiyed case, Prabhakaran case and a number of other cases have been included.

New developments and fresh thinking on the subject such as the new concept of tort law as developed by McBride and Bagshaw have been discussed. Discussion about judicial activism and human rights also appears at appropriate places. A chapter on ‘Inchoate Torts’ discusses and explains the new situations which lie on the borderline of tort and contract, resulting in tort.

The book comprehensively covers the syllabus as prescribed by the Bar Council of India and as taught in various universities throughout India. It will not only be helpful to the students of the law, but also useful to the Bench, the Bar and the authorities under the law.

“...presents an interesting and fresh approach to the subject of the Tort Law and provides the reader with a clear, accessible and up to date overview of the entire field.” - Kerala Law Times

“The principles of law of torts have been presented succinctly and descriptively with case-law updated.” - Gujarat Law Reporter

“... will be helpful to a wide spectrum of readers e.g. lawyers, law students, students of professional courses like ICWA, C.A. C.S., and various competitive examinations.” - The Management Accountant

PART I
General Principles
I. History, Meaning and Nature
II. Definition and DiDistinctions
III. Classification
IV. Parties to a Tort .
V. Conditions Negativiiviiving Liability
VI. Vicarious Liability
VII. Extinction of Liability
VIII. Remedies

PART II
Specific Torts
IX. Trespass to the Person
X Defamation
Xi Malicious Prosecution, Abuse of Legal Process, Maintenance and Champmperty
XII. Torts against Famimily Relations and Miscellaneous RiRights
XIII. Trespass to Land and Reversion
XIV. Trespass to Goods .
XV. Torts against Business Interests
XVI. Negligence
XVII. Nuisance
XVIII. Strict Liability
XIX. Liability of the Occupipiers and Owners of Property
XX. Liability for Animimals & Chattels
XXI Economimic Torts .
XXII. Inchoate Torts

Part III
Statutory Compensation
XXIII. Statutory Compmpensation

Part IV
Consumer Protection Act, 1986
XXIV. Consumer Protection Act, 1986 .
Subject Index