SHANTI Act: Who is liable for nuclear incidents under the new law?
The newly passed SHANTI Act, 2025 has sparked controversy regarding its liability provisions for nuclear accidents. Congress MP Manish Tewari and Shashi Tharoor have criticized the act, arguing that it exempts suppliers from any liability while placing a cap on the liability of operators at ₹3,000 crores. The Act’s critics point out weaknesses such as limited information sharing, lack of long-term waste management plans, and potential for negligence by both operators and suppliers to go unpunished. Dr. E.A.S Sharma, former Principal Adviser (Energy), argues that the low liability cap undermines public safety and could lead to financial strain on the government. Prashant Bhushan, a senior advocate, contends that the Act violates Article 21 of the Indian Constitution by jeopardizing citizens' right to life.
21 DEC 2025
— The Hindu
Congress members allege that the SHANTI Bill, designed to allow private nuclear participation, benefits U.S. interests and the Adani Group, potentially undermining existing nuclear liability laws.
27 DEC 2025
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The newly passed SHANTI Act, 2025, has ignited controversy over its liability provisions for nuclear accidents, with critics highlighting weaknesses in the Act's provisions.
— The Hindu
The Indian government passed the SHANTI Act, 2025, granting private companies broad participation in the country's nuclear sector, but raising concerns about transparency and safety.
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