The Public Liability Insurance Act of 1991 in India imposes absolute liability on industries that handle hazardous substances or engage in dangerous activities. Let’s understand what absolute liability is in detail through this blog. Public Liability Insurance Act 1991 “The Act was enacted to address the issue of industries that handled hazardous substances and engaged […]
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The Principle of No-fault Liability of the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
Overview The Principle of No-Fault Liability under the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 mandates that compensation must be provided to victims of hazardous industrial incidents without requiring proof of negligence or fault by the owner. This principle ensures that affected individuals are promptly compensated for injuries, death, or property damage resulting from hazardous substances. Unlike […]
How is the Public Liability Act Premium Bifurcated from the Environmental Relief Fund?
With the advent of the Industrial Revolution, it had a profound social impact, particularly in terms of the number and severity of accidents in manufacturing plants. With the evolution of sophisticated manufacturing product lines and the implementation of heavy machinery, chemicals, and robotic engineering, the risks for human workers have increased dramatically. In response to […]