Commercial's Law of Torts with Medical Negligence and Environmental Laws - Book By D.P Mittal

Edition : 2025

This edition of Law of Torts – With Motor Vehicles Act and Environmental Laws by D.P. Mittal serves as a comprehensive and authoritative reference on the principles of tort law, integrated with specific legislative frameworks governing motor vehicle liability and environmental protection in India.

The book presents a clear and systematic exposition of the law of torts, combining theoretical foundations with statutory provisions and case law analysis. It covers general principles, specific torts, and statutory liabilities, with a special focus on road accident claims under the Motor Vehicles Act and liability under environmental statutes.

The content spans the full scope of tort law and related legislation, including:

• Fundamental principles and scope of tort law in India

• General defences and remedies in tort cases

• Negligence, nuisance, strict liability, and absolute liability principles

• Motor Vehicles Act – provisions relating to compensation, claims, and tribunals

• Environmental Protection Act, Water Act, and Air Act – liabilities and penalties

• Consumer Protection aspects overlapping with tortious liability

• Judicial interpretations and landmark case law shaping tort jurisprudence

• Procedural aspects for filing and defending tort claims

• Compensation assessment and enforcement mechanisms

• Comparative perspectives on tort law and statutory liability

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Legal practitioners specialising in tort, accident, and environmental claims

• Law students and academicians studying civil liability and related laws

• Insurance professionals handling motor accident and liability claims

• NGOs and activists involved in environmental litigation

• Policymakers and enforcement agencies dealing with public safety and environmental protection

Whether used for litigation, academic study, insurance claims handling, or policy formulation, this updated edition delivers a thorough understanding of tort law in conjunction with the Motor Vehicles Act and environmental legislation as applied in India.