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AK Jain’s Law of Torts (with Consumer Protection Act) – Edition 2026 by Dr. Ashok Kumar Jain is a widely used legal textbook designed for LL.B. students, judiciary aspirants, APO candidates, AIBE aspirants, academicians, and legal practitioners seeking a clear and practical understanding of the Law of Torts and Consumer Protection Law. The book is known for its student-friendly approach, concise explanations, and examination-focused coverage.

This updated Edition 2026 systematically explains the fundamental principles governing civil wrongs, tortious liability, remedies, and consumer rights in India. The publication combines theoretical concepts with leading judicial decisions, making it useful for both academic studies and competitive examination preparation.

The book provides comprehensive coverage of the Law of Torts, including the development of tortious liability, general defenses, remedies, and modern principles of compensation. It also incorporates the evolving framework of consumer protection law, which has become an important area of legal study and practice.

The publication comprehensively covers:

• Introduction, Nature and Scope of Tort Law
• Essential Elements of Tortious Liability
• General Defences in Tort
• Negligence and Duty of Care
• Nervous Shock
• Remoteness of Damage
• Strict Liability and Absolute Liability
• Vicarious Liability and State Liability
• Defamation
• Nuisance
• Trespass to Person and Property
• Contributory and Composite Negligence
• Malicious Prosecution
• Conspiracy and Abuse of Legal Process
• Occupier’s Liability
• Remedies in Tort Law
• Consumer Protection Act and Consumer Rights
• Compensation and Damages
• Landmark Judicial Decisions and Legal Principles

The book extensively discusses important concepts such as negligence, strict liability, absolute liability, vicarious liability, nuisance, defamation, and consumer protection, supported by leading Indian and English case laws. It is structured to help readers build conceptual clarity while also preparing effectively for examinations.

One of the major highlights of this publication is its balanced approach between academic learning and examination preparation. The text simplifies complex legal doctrines and presents them in an easy-to-understand format, making it particularly valuable for law students and judiciary aspirants. Discussions among law students and competitive examination candidates frequently mention AK Jain's books and Dukki series as useful resources for revision and concept building.

The publication also includes:

• Chapter-Wise Conceptual Explanations
• Important Case Laws and Judicial Principles
• Examination-Oriented Coverage
• Practical Illustrations and Examples
• Consumer Protection Law Analysis
• Topic-Wise Revision Support
• Simplified Legal Language
• Updated Legal Developments

Structured in a systematic and reader-friendly format, the book serves as a valuable resource for understanding tortious liability, civil wrongs, compensation principles, and consumer rights under Indian law.

It is highly useful for:

• LL.B. and LL.M. Students
• Judicial Service Examination Aspirants
• APO Examination Candidates
• AIBE Aspirants
• Law Entrance Examination Candidates
• Advocates and Legal Practitioners
• Academicians and Researchers

The publication serves as a reliable academic and examination resource for mastering the principles of Tort Law and Consumer Protection Law.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of Law of Torts and Consumer Protection Act
• Authored by Dr. Ashok Kumar Jain
• Covers negligence, nuisance, defamation, trespass, and liability principles
• Includes strict liability, absolute liability, and vicarious liability
• Supported by important case laws and legal doctrines
• Useful for LL.B., Judiciary, APO, and AIBE preparation
• Student-friendly and examination-oriented presentation
• Updated with latest legal developments and judicial trends