Yet another aspect of this case is whether Doval could have faced some kind of action if he were to step on to US soil – fears that could explain his absence during PM Modi's recent visit to Delaware for the Quad summit. Also considering that Doval has been a part of most if not all the foreign trips made by the prime minister. The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976 is a US Act that delineates the primary means for bringing a lawsuit against a foreign country or its agencies. Under the Act, foreign states have "immunity" from litigation, which may extend to government officials as well – in this case, Doval.