Damages are the primary monetary compensation awarded to the injured party to restore them to their pre-tort position. Injunctions are court orders to stop a wrongful act or compel a specific action, while restitution aims to reverse a defendant's unjust gain.

Volenti is a full defence where the claimant freely accepts the risk of harm. Act of God and inevitable accident are defences where the harm results from an unforeseeable natural event or an unavoidable occurrence without any human negligence.

The landmark Puttaswamy case recognized the right to privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. It established that any unwarranted intrusion into personal autonomy and private affairs can constitute a tort, providing a basis for legal remedy.