Assertion (A): Law of Torts is concerned with the allocation and distribution of losses and awarding compensation to the victim. Reason (R): This is a branch of law governing actions for damages for injuries to private legal rights.

Law of tort is concerned with the allocation and distribution of losses. This is the branch of law governing actions for damages for injuries to private legal rights. For example, right to property, right to personal security, right to personal reputation, etc. The word “tort” means, in law, a wrongdoing or an injury which deals with situations where a person’s actions cause harm to the society in general, which has certain characteristics.