Disaster Management Framework — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

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

1986

While not directly about the Disaster Management Act 2005, this landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India established the principle of 'Absolute Liability' for industries…

Swaraj Abhiyan v. Union of India

2016

This case dealt with the issue of drought management and the Central Government's responsibility in providing relief and implementing disaster mitigation measures. The Supreme…