The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 (CLND Act) was enacted to ensure that victims of nuclear incidents receive prompt and adequate compensation. It provides a mechanism for the assessment and distribution of compensation. The CLND Act aims to encourage the development of the nuclear industry in India while safeguarding the interests of the public and victims of nuclear accidents.
However, its stringent norms such as no-fault liability tend to discourage private/ foreign entities from investing in what is already a guarded sector. Aarna Law looked at ways of improving the framework.