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Course Curriculam

Course Code: LAW109 Credit Units L T P/S SW AS/DS FW No. of PSDA Total Credit Unit
Course Level UG 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 4
Law of Torts (M V Act 1988 and C P Act,
Course Title
1986)
• This course aims to introduce the student to the specialized discipline of tort law that is one of the most litigated areas of law in west. In
Course India this realm is on the verge of a lot of litigation activity. The course covers Consumer Protection Act, 2019 which is carved out from the
Description : general principles of tort. • Law of torts being continuing branch of law, the thrust of this course is to make the student understand that
different circumstances call for different remedies.

Course Objectives :

SN
Objectives
.
This course aims to introduce the student to the specialized discipline of the Law of Torts, which is one of the most litigated areas of law in the west.
1 In India, this realm is on the verge of a lot of litigation activity. The course also covers Consumer Protection Act, 2019 which is carved out from the
general principles of tort.
• Law of Torts being a continuing branch of law, the thrust of this course is to make the student understand that different circumstances call for
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different remedies

Pre-Requisites : General

SN. Course Code Course Name

Course Contents / Syllabus :

SN. Module Descriptors / Topics Weightage


• Nature and definition of Torts; • Tort distinguished from Contract, Quasi-Contract, Crime; • Conditions of liability
Module I
including damnum sine injuria, injuria sine damnum; Remoteness of damages; • Maxims: Ubi jus ibi remedium, etc.; •
Introduction
1 Justification in Tort - Volenti non-fit injuria, Necessity, Plaintiff’s default, Act of God, Inevitable accidents, Private 25.00
to Law of
defence. • Judicial and Quasi – Judicial Acts, Parental and quasi-parental authority. • Remedies available under Law
Torts
of Torts.
Module II • TORTS AGAINST PERSON: Assault, Battery, False Imprisonment, Malicious Prosecution; Defamation-Libel,
2 Specific Slander including defenses in an action for defamation. • TORTS AGAINST PROPERTY: Nuisance, Trespass to Land 20.00
Torts and Goods • ECONOMIC TORTS- Conspiracy, Passing Off, Deceit and Conversion as a Tort
Module III
Negligence
• Negligence including contributory negligence and other defenses; theories of negligence; negligence by
3 and 15.00
professionals. • Nervous Shock- Meaning and Principle.
Nervous
Shock
• Strict liability, Rules in Ryland v. Fletcher; Principles for the application of the rule and defenses; • Absolute Liability,
Module IV
4 Enterprises engaged in hazardous activities – M.C. Mehta v. Union of India; • Vicarious Liability; Liability of State; 20.00
Liability
Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity
Module V
Consumer
5 20.00
Protection
Act, 2019

Course Learning Outcomes :


SN. Course Learning Outcomes
1 After the successful completion of Course Curriculum, a student should be able to: • Compare & contrast Tort and other branches of law
2 • Examine the evolution of Law of Torts from case to case.
3 • Analyze court decisions that set forth and changed the Law of Torts
4 • Evaluate the relevance of mental elements in torts
5 • Distinguish between negligent, intentional, and strict liability torts
6 • Differentiate fault based torts from vicarious liability and statutory liability torts.
7 • Employ the redressal mechanism available under Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
• Develop the capability for the correct interpretation & application of the Law of Torts and Consumer Protection Act 2019 in the light of case laws
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so that the substantive laws may properly be enforced

Pedagogy for Course Delivery :

SN. Pedagogy Methods


1 E- Content of every topic will be made available to students before lecture session.
The course will be delivered using theory and case based method. After explaining the concepts, shift would be towards taking up more and more
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case laws, as this entire branch of law has been developed through case laws.
3 The students will also be given hypothetical situations to make them think and apply their understanding of the concept.
4 Project in the form of Content/ Case study is assigned to each student individually.
5 PSD activities (in Group) will be assigned for self-work, field work and Practical training.

Theory /VAC / Architecture Assessment (L,T & Self Work): 100.00 Max : 100

Attendance+CE+EE : 5+35+60

SN. Type Component Name Marks


1 Attendance 5.00
2 End Term Examination (OMR) 60.00
3 Internal CLASS TEST 10.00
4 Internal GROUP PRESENTATION 10.00
5 Internal PROJECT 10.00
6 Internal VIVA VOCE 5.00

Lab/ Practical/ Studio/Arch. Studio/ Field Work Assessment : 0.00 Max : 100

N/A

List of Professional skill development activities :

No.of PSDA : 3
SN. PSDA Point
1 i. Apex Court Case Discussions through Legal Conferencing.
2 ii. Visit to Courts.
3 iii. Legal Consultations and Chamber Practice (Non Litigation Practice of Law)
Text & References :

SN. Type Title/Name Description ISBN/ URL


R.K. Bangia, Law of Torts (including
1 Book compensation under M V Act & C P Act,
Allahabad Law Agency,2018
Dr. S.P. Singh, Law of Torts, Universal Law
2 Book
Publishing Company (2015).
Ratanlal & Dhirajlal, The Law of Torts, Lexis
3 Book
Nexis (2019).
4 Book Winfield & Jolowicz, Torts, (2010).
Salmond & Heuston, Law of Torts, Sweet &
5 Book
Maxwell (1996).
M. Gandhi, Law of Torts with Law of
6 Book Statutory Compensation and Consumer
Protection, EBC, 2011.
Ramaswamy Iyer, The Law of Torts, Lexis
7 Book
Nexis, 2007.
8 Book Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

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