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Air India Crash: Legal Liability May Extend Beyond Airline, Say Experts
- The recent Air India crash raises questions regarding liability and compensation for victims.
- Under the 1999 Montreal Convention, the airline may be liable to pay up to Rs 1.4 crore per victim; Tata Sons has offered Rs 1 crore aid.
- Air India announced an interim payment of Rs 25 lakh, bringing the total provision to Rs 1.25 crore.
- Legal experts suggest that Air India must prove it took necessary measures to avoid the damage to limit liability.
- Relief can also be sought under Indian laws if negligence is proven, potentially increasing liability.
- If Boeing's liability is proven, claims can be pursued in US courts according to legal experts.
- Boeing's liability may be limited by the General Aviation Revitalization Act if the faulty part is more than 18 years old.
- Ultimately, Boeing's liability depends on the age of the component and whether the issue was due to a manufacturing defect.
- Various legal aspects are being analyzed in light of the tragic incident.
- The Indian Medical Association seeks financial aid for injured and deceased students from Tata following the crash.
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