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Nuclear Accidents — Environmental Cases

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Environmental Cases

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

1986

While not directly a nuclear accident case, this landmark judgment established the principle of 'Absolute Liability' in India for enterprises engaged in hazardous activities. The…

Subhash Kumar v. State of Bihar

1991

This case explicitly recognized the 'Right to a Wholesome Environment' as an integral part of the 'Right to Life' under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court…

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