Industries — Key Judgments

Key Judgments

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Oleum Gas Leak Case)

1986

This landmark judgment laid down the principle of 'Absolute Liability' for industries engaged in hazardous activities. The Supreme Court held that an enterprise engaged in a…

Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. Union of India (Bichhri Village Case)

1996

This case dealt with severe environmental pollution caused by chemical industries in Bichhri village, Rajasthan, leading to groundwater contamination and health hazards. The…

Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan

1997

While not directly about industrial policy, this judgment laid down guidelines to prevent sexual harassment of women at the workplace, which are binding on all employers,…