What Is Volenti Non-Fit Injuria Under the Law of Torts?
2023-04-25
This short law article tells you about volenti non-fit injuria as per the Law of Torts and shares its exceptions and relation with IPC.KEEP READING
What Is Nuisance in Law of Torts in India?
2023-03-29
Here is an article that talks about the meaning, types and remedies of nuisance under the law of tort with respect to Indian laws.KEEP READING
What Are the General Defences Under the Law of Torts
2022-10-29
In this article, you will learn about general defences available under the Law of Torts in India with easy examples.KEEP READING
What Is Injurious Falsehood and How It Differs From Defamation
2022-03-21
This law note tells you what is injurious falsehood, its essentials, remedies, defences, and how it differs from defamation.KEEP READING
Concept of Vicarious Liability Under Tort Law
2022-03-07
Vicarious liability is a liability where the master is liable for the tort of his servant, principal for his agent, partner for another partner and an employer for an employee.KEEP READING
Remedies Under Tort Law
2021-08-02
The remedy is nothing but a relief available to the person against whom any wrong has been committed. And such relief is given by the accused party.
A tort can be committed against an individual or his property. Certain torts take place even if a person does not have an intention to commit them. Example – Nuisance.KEEP READING
What is Strict Liability and Absolute Liability
2021-06-03
Rylands and Fletcher lived in a neighbourhood.
Rylands had mines in his land, while Fletcher had a mill on his land.
Fletcher required a huge amount of energy to run the mill, so he decided to construct a reservoir.
To construct the reservoir, independent contractors and engineers were appointed by Fletcher.
No attention was paid to mine shafts while constructing the reservoir.KEEP READING
Introduction, Definition, and Characteristics of Tort – Law Note
2021-03-04
A tort is not a crime. It is a civil wrong.
The word ‘tort’ is derived from the Latin word ‘tortum’ which means ‘to twist’. It, therefore, includes those acts which are not straight or lawful but are crooked or twisted. In English, it means ‘wrong’.
Law of tort has its origin in the common law of England. This branch of law consists of various ‘torts’ or wrongful acts whereby the wrongdoer violates some legal right vested in another person.KEEP READING
