Nuclear Safety — Key Discoveries

Key Discoveries

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

1986

While not directly a nuclear safety case, this landmark judgment introduced the principle of 'Absolute Liability' in India for industries engaged in hazardous activities. The…

Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India

1996

This case established the 'Precautionary Principle' and 'Polluter Pays Principle' as integral parts of environmental law in India. The Precautionary Principle mandates that…