Radhika Mishra, whose father was a victim in last year's Ahmedabad plane crash, has publicly criticized Air India for its compensation policy, which demands families waive their legal rights to pursue claims against the airline and involved parties. In a letter to Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran, she urged the airline to cease this practice until the investigation is finalized, asserting that families deserve transparency and answers rather than being pressured into accepting financial settlements. Other relatives of victims reported similar experiences, being asked to sign documents relinquishing their rights to sue. Air India stated that families can choose to wait for the final investigation report and that the compensation document aligns with industry standards to ensure legal finality. The airline has issued interim payments of ₹25 lakh per victim, with an additional ₹1 crore from the Tata Group. Under the Montreal Convention, Air India is liable for approximately ₹1.9 crore per deceased passenger, with potential for increased liability if negligence is established.