Supreme Court Landmark Cases on Contributory Negligence
The principle of Contributory Negligence refers to a situation where the claimant, through their own actions or inaction, partially causes or contributes to the harm or injury they suffered.
The Supreme Court of India has decided several important cases that clarify and establish the application of this rule. The cases mentioned, Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation Vs K. Hemlatha and Municipal Corporation Greater Bombay Vs Laxman Iyer, are significant judicial pronouncements that deal with the concept of Contributory Negligence.
These rulings help define when a person's own conduct might reduce or negate the liability of another party who has also been negligent.
Key Takeaway: These specific cases are foundational in understanding the application of the Contributory Negligence rule in Indian tort law.
Important Questions from Law of Torts and Consumer Protection
- The word 'Tort' has been derived from the Latin Word :
- The Maxim 'Damnum Sine injuria' means :
- Which of the following is not a valid defence in tort?
- Following are good defences to an action in tort :
(a) Act of God
(b) volenti non fit injuria
(c) private defence
(d) trustee do son tort
Choose the correct option: - Match the following provisions with the Section under Consumer Protection Act 1986 :
(a) Jurisdiction of the District forum (i) Section 17 B (b) Composition of State Commission (ii) Section 20 (c) Composition of National Commission (iii) Section 16 (d) Circuit benches of State Commission (iv) Section 11
Choose the correct option from those given below :
