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Section 17 of The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016.

(1)No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of the provisions of this Act.
(2)No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government for any damage caused or likely to be caused for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of the provisions of this Act.

Summary

No one can be sued or prosecuted for actions they perform in good faith under this Act.
"Good faith" means doing something honestly and with the right intentions to follow the law.
This protection covers both actions actually taken and actions that were intended to be taken.
The Central Government is also protected from lawsuits for any damage caused by actions done in good faith.
This rule ensures that people carrying out the hijacking law can do their jobs without fear of being sued.

Practical examples

1In March 2027, a security officer breaks a passenger's suitcase because they honestly believed it contained a bomb linked to a hijacking. Because the officer acted in good faith to save the plane, the passenger cannot sue the officer for the damage.

2The Central Government orders a flight to be grounded for safety reasons in April 2027. The airline loses money and tries to sue for damages, but the court dismisses the case because the government was acting in good faith to follow the Act.

FAQ

1. What does "good faith" mean?

It means acting with honest intentions and a sincere effort to follow the rules of the Act.

2. Can I sue a government officer if they accidentally damage my property while stopping a hijacker?

No, if they were acting in good faith to carry out the provisions of the Act, they are protected from lawsuits.

3. Does this protection only apply to individual people?

No, it also specifically protects the Central Government from legal proceedings for damages.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 17 of The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016., what is the standard for protecting a person's actions from legal proceedings?

Q2.Under Section 17 of The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016., who is protected from suits for damages besides individual persons?

Q3.Under Section 17 of The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016., what types of legal actions are prohibited against people acting in good faith?

Q4.Under Section 17 of The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016., does the protection apply to things that were planned but not yet finished?

Q5.Under Section 17 of The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016., what is the main purpose of this provision?

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