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
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
List – I Case Law List – II Concept A Ashby v/s White II Violation of absolute right B Rylands v/s Fletcher III Strict liability C Olga Tellis v/s Bombay Municipal Corp. I Poverty as an involuntary act under Tort D Allen v/s Flood IV Motive is irrelevant in Tort
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Which of the following case decided by the Supreme Court of India deals with the concept of 'Public Wrong'
under Tort? - Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I
(Theory)LIST-II
(Propounder)A. Pigeon Hole Theory I. William Prosser B. Neighbour Rule II. Wenfield C. Tort is Social Engineering III. Lord Atkin D. Use of phrase 'Law of Tort' IV. Salmond
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: - Doctrine of Common Employment' has the origin in which of the following case?
- A philosophy of punishments that aims to prevent criminal activity through the development and application of effective sanctions is called:
