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Bhopal Gas Tragedy — Environmental Cases
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Environmental Cases
Union Carbide Corporation v. Union of India
1989This 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)
1987Though 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…