Andaman Boat Disaster - What Will it Take to Prevent Such Incidents

Business Standard, February 10, 2014

3 Pages Posted: 14 Feb 2014

Date Written: February 10, 2014

Abstract

This article analyses the existing provisions in Indian law relating to prevention of man made disasters in the context of the boat tragedy that took place on January 26, 2014 wherein 21 persons died. It suggests a need to review provisions relating to accountability and the need to encourage public awareness about safety measures and rights as consumers.

Keywords: Man made Disasters, Disaster law, Law Commission, Indian DM Act, 2005

Suggested Citation

Gulati, Archana Goyal, Andaman Boat Disaster - What Will it Take to Prevent Such Incidents (February 10, 2014). Business Standard, February 10, 2014, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2395184

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