Introduction In the law of tort, capacity refers to a person’s legal ability to sue or be sued for a wrongful act. It determines whether an individual or entity can bring a claim or be held liable for damages. Capacity varies based on factors such as age, mental competence, corporate status, and governmental immunity. Minors, … Read more
INTRODUCTION In the law of torts, general defences are legal justifications that allow a defendant to escape liability even when a wrongful act has been committed. These defences aim to protect individuals from being unfairly held responsible under certain circumstances. Common general defences include volenti non fit injuria (consent), vis major (act of God), necessity, … Read more
Introduction The word tort has been derived from the Latin term , `tortum` , which means ‘ to twist’. It is the same as the English term , ‘wrong’. Law of tort encompasses a variety of unlawful acts in which the wrongdoer violates some legal rights. Meaning of tort Tort means a conduct which is … Read more