Can SHANTI Act deter courts from fixing ‘suitable’ compensation for nuclear disasters, SC asks

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India's Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Union government and Atomic Energy Regulatory Board regarding a petition challenging provisions of the SHANTI Act that limit liability for operators of nuclear installations. The court is examining whether courts can deter compensation fixed for nuclear disasters under the Act.

Court issues notice to Union government and Atomic Energy Regulatory Board in petition challenging provisions of the Act, which limit liability of operators of nuclear installations, suppliers, manufacturers, etc