Criminal Negligence and Director's Liability Under Indian Penal Code: The case of Bhopal Gas Tragedy

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Abstract

The 1984 Bhopal gas leak tragedy remains unprecedented in any corporate history. The judgement in State of Madhya Pradesh v. Warren Anderson & Ors. rendered in 2010 laid down standards which remain relevant even today for determining the liability of directors arising out of criminal negligence in cases of accidents in hazardous industries.

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Product Type Case
Reference No. BP0437
Title Criminal Negligence and Director's Liability Under Indian Penal Code: The case of Bhopal Gas Tragedy
Pages 10
Published on Dec 2, 2019
Year of Event 1984-2010
Authors Ram Mohan, M P;
Area Strategy (STR)
Discipline Ethics and Governance, International Business, Public Policy and Law
Sector Government, Infrastructure
Learning Objective The nature of criminal negligence on the key management person of the company. The distinction between vicarious liability and personal liability, and civil and criminal liability. Duty of care expected of directors on the Boards of company engaging in hazardous industries.
Keywords Criminal Negligence; Liability of Director; Indian Penal Code; Bhopal Gas Accident
Country India
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