Act of god

Act of God

Law of Torts

TANMOY MUKHERJEE INSTITUTE OF JURIDICAL SCIENCE

Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee

[Advocate]

 

Act of GOD:

 

Tanmoy Mukherjee

[Advocate]

 

 

  • Act of god as a defence can be applicable in situations where an act that results in harm and damage to a party without any human intervention and such an inevitable action cannot be predicted or avoided by any human means, it is important to note that in cases where an act of god defence is applied the damage and havoc wreaked is considerable.
  •  In cases of breach of a contract it can be used to avoid liability for act or omission promised in a contract.
  • Reference cases:

 

 

 

 

  • Two important essentials are needed for this defence: