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title: "Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 — Definition"
description: "The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 holds Indian operators liable for nuclear accidents while allowing recourse against equipment suppliers."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 is an Indian statute that channels liability for nuclear accidents to plant operators while permitting recourse against equipment suppliers.
- Why is Section 17(b) of the Act controversial?
- How does the Act relate to the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage?
- What is the operator's liability cap under the Act?
- How are claims adjudicated under the Act?

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The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 is an Indian statute that channels liability for nuclear accidents to plant operators while permitting recourse against equipment suppliers.

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1. 21 August 2010

   It was enacted by Parliament on and received presidential assent on 21 September 2010, as the legal complement to the 2008 India–United States Civil Nuclear…

2. 21 September 2010

   It was enacted by Parliament on 21 August 2010 and received presidential assent on , as the legal complement to the 2008 India–United States Civil Nuclear Co…

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In February 2015, during President Barack Obama's visit to New Delhi, India's Ministry of External Affairs issued clarificatory FAQs and unveiled the India Nuclear Insurance Pool to address US supplier concerns over Section 17(b) of the Act.

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