Introduction to The Law of Torts and Consumer Protection by Dr. Avtar Singh and Prof (Dr.) Harpreet Kaur - 5th Edition 2025 | LexisNexis

OVERVIEW

Introduction to The Law of Torts and Consumer Protection (5th Edition 2025) by renowned legal scholars Dr. Avtar Singh and Prof. (Dr.) Harpreet Kaur is a standard-setting, highly acclaimed commentary published by LexisNexis. Crafted to deliver unmatched conceptual clarity, this foundational treatise provides a lucid, systematic, and in-depth analysis of civil wrongs, tortious liability, and consumer rights protection mechanisms under Indian law.

Tailored for law students in India, legal professionals, and judicial service aspirants, this comprehensive guide thoroughly examines fundamental principles including strict and absolute liability, negligence, defamation, vicarious liability, and nuisance. Additionally, it integrates updated statutory provisions, including the landmark Consumer Protection Act 2019, along with key developments in product liability, e-commerce consumer disputes, and modern judicial precedents.

Whether you are pursuing an LL.B/LL.M degree, preparing for competitive evaluations like the judiciary exam or AIBE, or conducting active legal research, this best law book India commentary serves as an indispensable reference manual designed to build an unbeatable foundation in tort law and consumer advocacy.

KEY FEATURES

• Renowned Authorship: Authored by Dr. Avtar Singh and Prof. (Dr.) Harpreet Kaur, two of India's most respected legal scholars.

• Premier Publisher: Published by LexisNexis, guaranteeing authentic, authoritative, and trusted legal commentary.

• Edition & Currency: 5th Edition 2025, capturing contemporary developments in consumer protection jurisprudence and tort law.

• Binding Type: Flexible, high-quality Paperback edition built for extensive study, research, and classroom use.

• Consumer Protection Act 2019 Focus: In-depth breakdown of consumer rights, product liability, central consumer protection authorities, and digital commerce rules.

• Exam & Curriculum Aligned: Tailored for law students India undertaking LL.B/LL.M coursework, Judicial Services, and Bar examinations.

• Rich Judicial Analysis: Packed with landmark Indian and English case laws explaining complex tortious doctrines with utmost simplicity.

WHAT THIS BOOK COVERS

• General Principles of Tort: Nature and definition of tort, damnum sine injuria, injuria sine damno, mental element in tortious liability, and general defenses.

• Specific Torts: Defamation (libel and slander), negligence, nuisance, trespass to person and property, conversion, and deceit.

• Doctrines of Liability: Vicarious liability, state liability for tortious acts, rule of strict liability (Rylands v. Fletcher), and absolute liability (MC Mehta v. Union of India).

• Consumer Protection Act 2019: Rights of consumers, Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions (District, State, and National), Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), and mediation mechanisms.

• Product Liability & E-Commerce: Responsibilities and liabilities of product manufacturers, service providers, sellers, and modern e-commerce platforms.

• Remedies & Damages: Judicial and extra-judicial remedies, unliquidated damages, injunctions, and remoteness of damage.

WHO SHOULD BUY

• Law Students India: First-year and upper-level LL.B (3-Year & 5-Year integrated) and LL.M students building core mastery in civil law.

• Judiciary Aspirants: Candidates preparing for Judicial Services Examinations (Civil Judge/PCS-J), Higher Judicial Services (HJS), and UPSC Legal Officer posts.

• Advocates & Legal Researchers: Practitioners requiring a dependable, authoritative treatise for drafting pleadings and legal research in torts and consumer courts.

• Academic Institutions & Libraries: Essential addition for law college libraries, law firm reference desks, and academic research units.

WHY THIS BOOK 

• Standard Academic Reference: Widely prescribed across premier National Law Universities (NLUs) and central law faculties in India for its clarity and depth.

• Seamless Integration: Combines general principles of tort law with statutory consumer remedies in one unified, easy-to-navigate textbook.

• Student-Friendly Expositions: Explains complex legal principles and historical common law doctrines through simple, structured language and illustrative case briefs.

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Title: Introduction to The Law of Torts and Consumer Protection

• Author: Dr. Avtar Singh & Prof. (Dr.) Harpreet Kaur

• Publisher: LexisNexis

• Language: English

• Edition: 5th Edition 2025

• Format: Paperback

BENEFITS

• Master Core Legal Concepts: Gain precise theoretical and practical understanding of tortious remedies and consumer rights under Indian law.

• Ace University & Competitive Exams: Prepare with confidence using clear headings, structured case references, and exam-oriented section breakdowns.

• Practical Courtroom Utility: Quickly reference leading authorities and statutory rules when handling consumer disputes and compensation claims.

CALL TO ACTION

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