This case essentially revolves around the construction and demolition of structures. The case incorporates the maxim of "Damnum Sine Injuria".[1] The ruling in this case goes on to define the n...
Defamation is a tort that relates to stating untrue things in order to harm someone's reputation. Defamation is defined as the disclosure of information to someone other than the person who has...
Torts are civil wrongs or violations of legal obligations against people or property that give rise to civil rights of action for remedies that are not limited to any one field of law, such as ...
In the context of tort law, strict liability refers to a legal principle that holds an individual or organization accountable for their actions or products, regardless of negligence or intentio...
The relationship between individuals who enforce and uphold laws plays a role in the realm of justice. We are referring to judges, who work in courtrooms to ensure fairness and government offic...
What is Defamation?Defamation is defined under the law of torts as the injury to the reputation of an individual. It was held that a man's reputation is his property, more valuable than other p...
Tort originates from the Latin word "tortum" which means to twist. Tort has been defined by various scholars. Section 2 (m) of the Limitations Act, 1963[1] defines tort as: "Tort means a civ...
Vicarious liability, a fundamental doctrine in the realm of tort law, is a legal concept that has far-reaching implications for individuals, businesses, and institutions across the globe. Roote...
The "tort of passing off" is akin to a protector against deceit in the commercial sector. Consider a scenario in which a business attempts to pass for another, leading to client misun...
AIR 1986 Cal 374 High Court Of Calcutta Appellant: Banerjee & Banerjee v/s. Respondent: Hindustan Steel Works Construction Ltd. and Ors. Hon'ble Judge: Pratibha Banerjee, J. Counsels: ...