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Environmental Laws

Environmental Pollution as Nuissance (Tort)

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Environmental Laws > Constitutional and Statutory Provisions > Provisions Under Tort Law The word “nuisance” is derived from the French word “nuire”, which means “to do hurt, or to annoy”. Nuisance is an unlawful interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of land, or of some right over, […]

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Tort Law

Introduction to Tort

What is a tort? The word “Tort” is of a French origin which has been further derived from the Latin word “Tortum” meaning “to twist” and implies conduct which is tortious4or twisted. It is a species of civil injury or wrong. A tort is a wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under […]