Rights of Legal Heirs After a Plane Crash: A Legal Insight into the AI-171 Air India Boeing 787 Tragedy
Rights of Legal Heirs After a Plane Crash: A Legal Insight into the AI-171 Air India Boeing 787 Tragedy By Advocate Prabal Bhandari www.prabalbhandari.com The tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171 shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad in May 2025 has devastated hundreds of families, claiming 274 innocent lives. While the investigation is ongoing, disturbing reports suggest that a software-triggered dual engine failure — allegedly caused by a known glitch in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s FADEC system — may have played a key role. As legal questions begin to arise, one must examine: What remedies are available to the families of the deceased? In India, the legal heirs of deceased passengers — including spouses, children, parents, or any legally recognized nominee — have the right to seek compensation for the irreparable loss they’ve suffered. This can be pursued both under Indian law and international legal frameworks, depending on the jurisdiction and facts of the case. Under the ...
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