{"id":33689,"date":"2026-10-05T11:46:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T11:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=33689"},"modified":"2026-10-05T11:49:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T11:49:33","slug":"defences-in-the-law-of-torts-a-complete-and-simple-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/defences-in-the-law-of-torts-a-complete-and-simple-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Defenses in the Law of Torts: A Complete and Simple Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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In everyday life, people can suffer harm because of another person\u2019s wrongful act\u2014such as negligence, trespass, nuisance, or defamation. The law of torts allows the injured person (the plaintiff) to claim compensation from the wrongdoer (the defendant). However, the law is not one-sided. It also provides several important defenses that can protect the defendant from liability or reduce the amount of damages payable. These defenses exist to ensure fairness, prevent misuse of the legal system, and protect those who act reasonably, under legal authority, or in situations beyond human control. This article explains all the major defenses in the law of torts in simple and clear language, with easy-to-understand examples.<\/p>

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