Landmark case · Constitutional Law – II · Semester 2
State of Rajasthan v. Vidyawati
AIR 1962 SC 933 · Supreme Court of India
The State is vicariously liable for torts of its employees committed in the course of non-sovereign functions.
From topic
Liability of the State and freedom of trade: Articles 298–307 — Unit IV, Constitutional Law – II.
Related sections:
- Constitution of India, 298 — Power to carry on trade
- Constitution of India, 299–300 — Contracts and suits by or against the Government
- Constitution of India, 301–307 — Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse