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Radioactive Pollution — Environmental Cases
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Environmental Cases
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Oleum Gas Leak Case)
1986While not directly related to radioactive pollution, this landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India established the principle of 'absolute liability' for enterprises engaged…
Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India
1996This case, while dealing with tanneries causing water pollution, significantly articulated and incorporated the 'Polluter Pays Principle' and the 'Precautionary Principle' into…