Chartered Plane Crash: Compensation Rules for Ajit Pawar's Accident Victims

• A chartered plane carrying Maharashtra's Deputy CM Ajit Pawar crashed in Pune, raising questions about compensation for victims.
• The Montreal Convention 1999, which provides 1.5 to 1.85 crore rupees compensation for commercial flight accidents, does not apply to chartered planes.
• For chartered aircraft, compensation relies on the operator's third-party insurance, requiring proof of fault like pilot negligence or technical issues.
• Victims' families can claim compensation through Civil or Consumer Courts, with amounts varying based on age, earnings, and dependents.
• While commercial flights have fixed compensation, chartered plane accident compensation can range from 50 lakh to 11 crore rupees, but is not guaranteed if bad weather is the sole cause.

Why It Matters: Compensation for chartered plane crash victims is complex, relying on insurance and fault, unlike fixed commercial flight payouts.