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Criminal Negligence and Director's Liability Under Indian Penal Code: The case of Bhopal Gas Tragedy
Ram Mohan, M.P Case IIMA-BP0437 / Published December 2, 2019 / 11 pages. Collection: Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
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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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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.


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  • Overview

    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.

  • Learning Objectives

    Learning Objectives

    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.