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Bhopal Gas Tragedy — Environmental Cases

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Environmental Cases

Union Carbide Corporation v. Union of India

1989

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India approved a controversial settlement of $470 million (then approximately ₹715 crores) between Union Carbide Corporation (UCC)…

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

1987

Though not directly about Bhopal, this case, decided shortly after the tragedy, laid down the principle of 'absolute liability' for industries engaged in hazardous activities. The…

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