The Tokyo Convention Act, 1975

The Tokyo Convention Act, 1975 is an Indian legislation that gives effect to the Tokyo Convention, 1963. The act regulates the liability of air carriers in the event of accidents resulting in death or injury to passengers. The act specifies the limits of liability of air carriers in such cases and provides for the establishment of a legal process for making claims. The act also lays down the procedure for the filing of claims, the time limit for making claims, and the jurisdiction of courts to hear such cases. The act applies to all air carriers operating in India and provides protection to passengers travelling on international flights.