P.S.A. Pillai’s Law of Tort is a widely respected and authoritative text that offers a comprehensive exposition of the principles and developments in the law of torts in India. Recognized for its clarity, depth, and systematic approach, the book is an essential resource for law students, practitioners, and scholars.
The book covers a wide range of topics including:
General principles of liability in tort
Specific torts like negligence, nuisance, defamation, and trespass
Vicarious liability
Strict and absolute liability
Remedies and defenses
Emerging areas such as constitutional torts and environmental liability
Updated to reflect the latest judicial decisions and statutory amendments, the book also critically analyses Indian and English case law, making it a trusted guide in both academic and practical contexts.
Whether for academic preparation, legal research, or courtroom reference, P.S.A. Pillai’s Law of Tort remains a classic and indispensable text in the field of tort law.
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Introduction to the Law of Tort
Definition and nature of tort
Historical evolution
Distinction between tort and other branches of law (crime, contract, etc.)
General Conditions of Liability in Tort
Wrongful act
Legal damage (Injuria sine damno and Damnum sine injuria)
Legal remedy (ubi jus ibi remedium)
Mental Elements in Tortious Liability
Intention
Negligence
Malice
Parties to a Tort
Capacity to sue and be sued
Doctrine of joint tortfeasors
Remedies in Tort
Judicial remedies (damages, injunctions, specific restitution)
Extra-judicial remedies
Negligence
Essentials of negligence
Duty of care and breach
Res ipsa loquitur
Contributory negligence
Nuisance
Public and private nuisance
Essentials and defenses
Defamation
Libel and slander
Defenses to defamation
Trespass to Person and Property
Assault, battery, false imprisonment
Trespass to land and goods
Strict and Absolute Liability
Rylands v. Fletcher principle
Indian context (MC Mehta case)
Vicarious Liability
Liability of masters for acts of servants
Liability of state and corporations
Occupier’s Liability
Torts Against Contractual Relations and Economic Interests
Abuse of Legal Procedure
Malicious Prosecution
Death in Relation to Torts
Action by representatives
Fatal Accidents Act
Liability of the State in Torts
Sovereign and non-sovereign functions
Constitutional torts
Consumer Protection and Tort Law
Emerging Trends and Developments
Environmental torts
Medical negligence
Cyber torts
Statutory Compensation
Motor Vehicles Act
Workmen’s Compensation Act
General Defenses in Tort
Volenti non fit injuria
Act of God
Necessity
Private defense
Inevitable accident
Law of Limitation in Torts
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