ALA’s Law of Torts by R.K. Bangia – 27th Edition Reprint 2026.

Arguably the most widely prescribed torts textbook in Indian legal education, “Bangia” is the book most LLB and BA.LLB students meet in their very first semester. Written in a clear, lucid, and student-friendly style, The Law of Torts by Dr. R.K. Bangia explains complex principles of civil liability with the crisp precision that has made it shorthand for Torts in India for two generations. Revised by S.K. Raghuvanshi, the 27th Edition Reprint (2026) remains the definitive exam-oriented title for first-time learners.

Key Concepts & Syllabus Coverage

This comprehensive textbook covers the foundational concepts of civil wrongs as prescribed in university syllabi across the country:

• Foundations of Tortious Liability: Details the nature and definition of a tort, general principles of liability, general defences, and remedies.

• Specific Civil Wrongs: In-depth discussion of classic torts including negligence, nuisance, defamation, trespass, and malicious prosecution.

• Landmark Jurisprudence: Traces the evolution of liability through leading English and Indian case law, clearly distinguishing between Strict Liability (Rylands v. Fletcher) and Absolute Liability (M.C. Mehta).

• Vicarious Liability: Outlines the rules holding employers and principals liable for the actions of their employees and agents.

Modern Statutory Integration

To ensure students are prepared for contemporary legal practice, this 2026 edition extensively covers allied statutory frameworks integrated into modern Torts papers:

• The Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Includes legislative amendments updated up to 2024.

• The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: Details the compensation mechanisms for motor accidents, amended up to 2019.

• The Competition Act, 2002: Features recent amendments up to 2023.

Who Should Buy This Book?

• LLB & BA.LLB Students: The absolute must-have foundational textbook for first-year and first-semester law students across all Indian universities.

• Judicial Services Aspirants: A trusted, exam-oriented companion for clearing the substantive civil law papers in state judiciary exams.

• Legal Practitioners: A dependable, quick-reference guide for civil litigators handling defamation suits, negligence claims, and consumer protection cases.

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