In this era of globalization and liberalization law of torts has evolved and grown as a full-fledged separate branch of law. The courts and the governments have realized the importance of law of torts in their rulings by awarding the exemplary damages in the cases of negligence, providing compensation to the victims of rape and recognizing the torts committed by the governmental actions. Keeping into consideration the importance of law of torts it is designated and identified by the experts as one of the core papers in the prescribed syllabi of various law programmes throughout the globe. The need of the hour in this covid-19 Pandemic is to minimize the academic loss caused to the student community in general and make the education available at their door steps. Devising this 02 credit Mooc Programmee on law of torts is a humble step towards this desired goal. The whole Mooc comprises of 21 audio-visual e-contents including FAQ’S, MCQ’S, Assignments etc. This Mooc covers important topics including; origin, nature & development of law of torts, general and specific defences, important and specific torts like negligence, nuisance, trespass, defamation, malicious Prosecution, various doctrines like, strict liability, absolute, liability, vicarious liability etc. This two credit Mooc Programmee of 06 weeks duration will be of immense importance to students, scholars, legal practitioners and Academicians. We wish all the prospective learners best of luck.
Summary
Course Status
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Upcoming
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Course Type
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Core
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Duration
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6 weeks
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Start Date
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31 Jan 2022
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End Date
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12 Mar 2022
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Exam Date
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-
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Enrollment Ends
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28 Feb 2022
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Category
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Law
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Credit Points
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2
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Level
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Undergraduate
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Course layout
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Introduction to Law of Torts
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Origin and Development of law of Torts in India & England
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Nature of Law of Torts
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Doctrine of Strict Liability
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Doctrine of Absolute liability
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Volenti non-fit injuria
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Vicarious Liability
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Act of God & nuisance
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Nuisance in Law of Torts
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Justification in Tort; Private Defence
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Capacity in Law of Torts
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Malicious Prosecution
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Nervous Shock
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Wrongful Act; Remedies & Damages: Law of Torts
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False Imprisonment
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Defamation
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Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity
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Negligence
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Trespass
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Assault & Battery
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Principles on which Tortious liability is based
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