Introduction to the Law of Torts and Consumer Protection provides an in-depth exploration of two critical areas of law. This book offers a comprehensive overview of tort law principles, including the definition, development, and various types of torts such as negligence, nuisance, and defamation. It also examines the legal remedies available to victims. Additionally, the text delves into consumer rights and duties, along with the mechanisms for consumer protection, offering valuable insights into both theoretical and practical aspects.

Key Features:

Enhanced scope and coverage of the content to align with the latest course curriculum
Includes the amendments made to the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 by the Mediation Act, 2023, the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 and, the case law decided in the different consumer fora as well as the Supreme Court since last edition
Highlights the distinctions between the erstwhile Consumer Protection Act, 1986 and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 at relevant places
Captures, discusses, and analyses the evolution of fundamental principles such as occupier’s liability, polluter’s strict liability, duty of care, the arbitrability of tortious disputes, and the judicial forums available for seeking tortious remedies.
An essential resource for law students, competitive examination aspirants, academicians, and research scholars