This book is an in depth analysis of the present Indian Tort System dealing with State Liability, Product Liability and Public Nuisance. The book discusses the origin of the concept of tort and also the evolution of tort law in India. It includes a detailed analysis of the prevalent tort system and the relevant laws in two of the most developed and modern countries, The United Kingdom and The United States of America. Critical analysis of Indian laws and provisions on State Liability, Product Liability and Public Nuisance is done in this book in very lucid language. The gaps and loopholes in the present system is also highlighted. The inferences drawn are also supported by both past and contemporary judicial pronouncements. The salient features of this book are the short inferences drawn at the end of each discussion and the simple and lucid words used by the author.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 edition. Excerpt: ... and was sitting close to one side of the carriage looking out. He got op, walked across to the other side of the carriage and put his hands upon the door, which at once sprang open. The left hand immediately lost its hold, but he graced the door with his right hand arm, and hung on to it whilst it was open. He was carried in this way some 300 yards or more, when seeing the pier o an arch over the line ahead of him, and fearful of coming in contact with it, he let go and endeavoured to throw himself across a bush below him; but, not having made allowance for the momentum of the train, missed the bosh and fell on the line. He was afterwards found on the ballast much injured. The Court gae judgment in his favour (Stoifts v. SaltonstaU, 13 Peters 181). Doctrine of identification or imputability: This doctrine was that where a person voluntarily engaged another person to carry him, he so identified himself with the carrier as to be precluded from suing a third part)' for negligence in cases where the carrier was guilty of contributory negligence. 1 The deceased must be considered as identified with the driver of the omnibus in which he voluntarily became a passenger, and the negligence of the driver was the negligence of the deceased.'1 These cases affirmed that, although if A is injured by the combined negligence of B and C, A can sue B and C, or either of them, he cannot sue C if he, A, is under the care of B, or in his employ. This doctrine has been expressly overruled in the case of The Bernitia?, in which it is laid down that where damage is sustained by the concurrent negligence of two or more persons, there is a right of action against all or any of them at plaintiffs option, and the exception of contributory negligence extends...

Multinational Enterprises and the Law presents the only comprehensive, contemporary, and interdisciplinary account of the various techniques used to regulate multinational enterprises (MNEs) at the national, regional and multilateral levels. In addition it considers the effects of corporate self-regulation upon the development of the legal order in this area. Split into four parts the book firstly deals with the conceptual basis for MNE regulation, explaining the growth of MNEs, their business and legal forms, the relationship between them and the effects of a globalising economy and society upon the evolution of regulatory agendas in the field. Part II covers the main areas of economic regulation including the limits of national and regional jurisdiction over MNE activities, controls and liberalization of entry and establishment; tax and company, and competition law. Part III introduces the social dimension of MNE regulation covering labour rights, human rights, and environmental issues, and Part IV deals with the contribution of international law and organizations to MNE regulation and to the control of investment risks, covering the main provisions found in international investment agreements and their recent interpretation by international tribunals.

Today's economic and social context demands that corporations - once seen only as private actors - owe duties to the public.