Definition and Scope
Tortious liability refers to the legal responsibility of an entity to compensate for harm or injury caused by its wrongful acts or negligence. In India, public corporations—such as LIC or Food Corporation of India—are statutory bodies created by special acts of Parliament and possess a separate legal identity from the government.
Liability in Torts
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Public corporations are liable for torts (civil wrongs) committed by their employees or agents during the course of their employment, provided the act falls within the powers and purposes of the corporation.
