Determining damages for families of plane crash victims in India involves navigating both international and domestic legal frameworks, particularly under strict liability principles. Below is a comprehensive guide to assessing damages, considering the Montreal Convention (for international flights), Indian domestic laws, and strict liability standards. 1 International Legal Framework: Montreal Convention, 1999 India is a signatory to the Montreal Convention, 1999, which governs compensation for death or injury on international flights. The convention establishes a strict liability regime for airlines, meaning the airline is liable without the need to prove negligence, up to a certain limit. Key provisions include: Liability for Death or Injury (Article 17): Airlines are strictly liable for damages sustained due to death or bodily injury if the accident occurred on board the aircraft or during embarking/disembarking. Compensation is capped at 128,821 Special Drawing Rights (SDR...