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India’s Nuclear Liability Reforms | India News
India’s new nuclear liability rules under the SHANTI Act are reshaping accountability in the energy sector, introducing tiered liability caps based on reactor size — from 3,000 crore rupees for giant plants to 100 crore for smaller ones — while removing operators’ ability to sue equipment suppliers, a move critics say could undermine safety and fairness. Designed to attract private and foreign investment by reducing legal uncertainty, the system faces scrutiny from the Supreme Court over whether compensation thresholds are adequate, with expert reviews every five years meant to keep pace with…
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