Tort law in environmental regulations Actions brought under tort law are amongst the oldest of the legal remedies to abate pollution. Most pollution cases in tort law fall under the categories of nuisance‚ negligence or strict liability.1 The rules of Tort law in India were introduced under British rule. Initially‚ disputes arising within the presidency towns of Calcutta‚ Madras and Bombay were subjected to common law rules.2 Later‚ Indian courts outside the presidency were required by Acts of the
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This paper is a part of internal assessment of History curriculum. It would be deal with the first question on a broad theme of ’gender and law’. Through this paper the author would make an attempt to ascertain the motives of the British behind regulation of Sati. Whether Sati was regulated due to their obligation to civilize the native barbarian or there were other reasons for the same. The paper will try to ascertain the real intentions of the British behind the legislative reforms by analysing
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There are five different torts that can be the subject of court actions‚ the most common being Negligence. Good morning students of [example]‚ my name is [name] and I am here to give you a brief talk on an area of civil law. My presentation will be based upon the tort‚ negligence and will involve a related case. Negligence is a breach of a person’s or organisation’s duty to take reasonable care in the circumstances‚ which causes harm to a person or organization. It is a manner that involves harm
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Classification of Assets: 1) Fixed Assets : A long term tangible assets held for business use and not expected to be converted to cash in the current or upcoming fiscal year such as manufacturing equipments also called plants. 2) Current Assets : Current assets are those assets which are held for sale or to be converted into cash after some time. 3) Contingent Assets: A contingent asset is one which comes into existence upon the happening of a certain event. If that event happens the asset becomes
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To what extent does the law on defamation achieve a balance between a person’s right to defend their reputation and the right to freedom of speech? Introduction needed... According to the leading tort expert‚ Professor Winfield had defined defamation as: “the publication of a statement which tends to lower a person in the estimation of right-thinking members of society generally‚ or which tends to make them shun or avoid that person.” The difference between libel and slander is an important
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Government Regulation Throughout history there have been many different opinions about government regulation. Some believe the government regulates business too much others feel that the government does not do enough. I believe the government is regulating business far too much and furthermore putting businesses out of business and causing many workers to lose jobs. In this paper I will point out the common problems dealing with government regulation. I will also focus on three major aspects
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not violate an individual ’s rights which may result in any civil or criminal liability claims (Federal Bureau of Investigation). It is vital that criminal justice and
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Advertising Regulation Abstract Advertising today comes in various forms of information such as television‚ newspaper‚ Internet‚ etc. With all these types of outlets of advertising‚ these regulations are put into place for the industry to follow on what can be put out there for the different type of audiences the advertising can affect. There are many types of advertising that these regulations pertain to for example tobacco and children. Currently‚ the market is
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Running head: Government Regulations 1 Government Regulations through Antitrust Laws and Policy Heartland Community College Government Regulations 2 Abstract As today’s society progresses deeper into the age of technology and interdependence‚ it is imperative to access how businesses are coping with the various different laws and regulations that govern their business practices. American citizens enjoy the benefits of businesses competing for their attention
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Common law duties were then set to provide and maintain: Safe place of work‚ safe means of access/egress Safe systems of work Safe appliances‚ equipment and plant Competent and diligent people - selection‚ training and supervision THE TORT OF NEGLIGENCE - breach of common law legal duty of care to exercise reasonable care towards others‚ resulting in loss‚ damage or injury. Key defining case - Donoghue V Stevenson (1932). Three main points to test for negligence: 1. Defendant
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