CUET Preparation Today
| A follows B, sends unwanted messages or phone calls this act amounts to a tort of _____________. |
invasion of privacy unlawful harassment harm to claimant breach of duty to care |
| unlawful harassment |
| Defendant may be held liable for any act of deliberate physical harm to the victim even where no battery or assault is involved. For example, if the defendant lies to the claimant that the latter's son met with a road accident, which causes nervous shock to the claimant resulting in illness, this constitutes tort of unlawful harassment. Sexual harassment may also amount to tort of unlawful harassment. For example, if one follows another person, sends unwanted messages or phone calls; although there is no violence or threat of violence involved, this act amounts to a tort of harassment. |
