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The word tort is derived from the Latin word "tortum"which means twisted. Tort represents that conduct which is not ordinary.A tort is a kind of civil wrong committed against another person.
For Example -A and B are neighbors,if A visits B,s house its the duty of A to ring the bell and right of A whether to let him enter or not by giving permission and vice-versa.
if either of them does not follow this conduct they do wrong against the other.In other words, they commit a tort.
thus the law which governs every civil law is called the law of torts/civil torts.
points include
*it is largely uncodified.
*it awards nominal damages.
*torts are the violation of private rights.
*the tort law is binding.
WHEREAS in CRIMINAL LAW, Crime is the wrongful done to anybody and the state or government has categorized it as a crime that comes under the criminal law.
Criminal law provides a way to punish people who commit a crime and protect citizens from such wrongdoings.It is codified as the rule of law and constitutional law prescribes that crimes need to be specified. Whereas TORTS are more private in nature crime represents a wrong against society at large.
criminal law is not only of binding nature but the default of it leads to serious consequences.
sometimes Crime can also be torts.
For example, let’s say Krish and Chunky find themselves arguing. Krish punches Chunky angrily and breaks Kris’s nose as a result. Krish is then accused of battery – a criminal charge – because it is illegal to physically assault another person in such a way.
However, Chunky also decides to sue Krish for the medical costs he has accrued due to his broken nose. As soon as Chunky sues for his personal damages, the case also becomes a tort. Krish may have to repay his debts to both society(in the criminal case) and Chris (in the tort case).
