Radioactive Pollution — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

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

1986

While 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

1996

This case, while dealing with tanneries causing water pollution, significantly articulated and incorporated the 'Polluter Pays Principle' and the 'Precautionary Principle' into…