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The Fatal Accidents Act, 1855

Central

An Act to provide compensation to families for loss occasioned by the death of a person caused by actionable wrong

Act number
13 of 1855
Ministry
Ministry of Law and Justice
Department
Legislative Department
Enacted
27 Mar 1855
In force from
27 Mar 1855

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

5 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and extent.
  2. Section 1ASuit for compensation to the family of a person for loss occasioned to it by his death by actionable wrong.
  3. Section 2Not more than one suit to be brought.
  4. Section 3Plaintiff shall deliver particulars, etc.
  5. Section 4Interpretation-clause.