LAW OF TORTS

Are you ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of civil wrongs?

TANMOY MUKHERJEE INSTITUTE OF JURIDICAL SCIENCE proudly presents a special series of classes on The Law of Torts, taught by the highly esteemed Tanmoy Mukherjee.

A renowned legal expert and practicing advocate, Mr. Mukherjee brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to the classroom. His insights will not only help you master the fundamental principles of Torts but also equip you with the practical skills needed to succeed in the legal profession.

The Law of Torts is a crucial area of civil law that deals with "civil wrongs" that cause a person harm or loss, for which the injured party can seek a legal remedy, typically through a lawsuit for monetary damages. Unlike criminal law, which focuses on punishing a wrongdoer for an offense against the state, tort law aims to compensate the victim for their losses and restore them to the position they were in before the harm occurred.

The foundation of tort law rests on the idea that individuals have a duty to not cause harm to others. The types of torts can be broadly classified into three categories:

1. Intentional Torts: These occur when a person deliberately commits a wrongful act with the intent to cause harm. Examples include:

   • Assault: An act that creates a reasonable apprehension of an immediate harmful or offensive contact.

   • Battery: An intentional and harmful or offensive physical contact with another person.

   • Defamation: The act of making false statements that damage a person's reputation. (Written defamation is "libel," and spoken defamation is "slander.")

   • Trespass: Unlawfully entering or remaining on the property of another person.

2. Negligence: This is the most common type of tort. It involves a person's failure to act with a level of care that a reasonable person would have exercised in the same circumstances. To prove negligence, a plaintiff must establish four elements:

   • Duty of Care: The defendant owed a legal duty to the plaintiff to act with reasonable care.

   • Breach of Duty: The defendant failed to meet that duty of care.

   • Causation: The defendant's breach of duty was the direct and proximate cause of the plaintiff's harm.

   • Damages: The plaintiff suffered an actual loss or injury as a result of the breach.

3. Strict Liability: This type of tort holds a person responsible for harm they cause, regardless of their intent or fault. It is typically applied in cases involving "abnormally dangerous activities" or defective products. For instance, a manufacturer of a faulty product may be held strictly liable for any injuries the product causes, even if they took every reasonable precaution to prevent the defect.

In essence, tort law provides a framework for resolving disputes between private parties when one person's actions cause harm to another. It ensures that those who are harmed can seek justice and be compensated for their injuries and losses.

This class is an essential opportunity to gain a competetive edge and ensure you are well prepared for the future of Indian Law.So don't miss this chance to learn from a leading expert in the field. For more inquiries and registration, please contact Tanmay Mukherjee Institute of Juridical Science.

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