Ashraf Athalan v. Union of India
Case brief
What is this about?
This judgment disposed of multiple connected writ petitions filed by passengers injured in an Air India Express accident at Karippur International Airport. The court directed the airline to offer compensation to the petitioners and granted liberty to approach other legal forums if the offered amount was dissatisfactory.
What did the court decide?
Directed respondents to disburse compensation or issue offer letters for negotiation; granted liberty to approach consumer forum or other legal forums if dissatisfied with the offer.