Authoritative Commentary: Ratanlal & Dhirajlal - The Law of Torts is a highly reputed and authoritative commentary frequently cited by the Supreme Court and various High Courts across India.

Cited Cases: Referenced in landmark cases such as the Jacob Mathew case, limestone quarrying in Doon Valley, Oleum Gas Leak, Bhopal Gas Leak, Uphaar Cinema, and Jacob Mathew.

Evolution of Principles: Captures, discusses, and analyses the evolution of fundamental principles like occupier’s liability, polluter’s strict liability, and duty of care in landmark Supreme Court decisions.

Key Features:

• Added section on “Forums for tortious claims” to identify the forum for such claims.

• Includes commentary on the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 for historical significance, and a brief outline of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

• Discusses the relief by granting compensation in writ jurisdiction as seen in the Nilabati Behera Case.

• Examines the law on apprehended or future nuisance and the concept of Quia Timet injunction.

• Concludes with a concise summary of important case law references.

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