Bhopal gas tragedy

There is a growing consensus to classify crimes against the ecosystem as a global crime against peace in the Rome Statute. Experts say it’s high time safety measures are taken to save the planet

The recent verdict of the Supreme Court on the disaster has laid bare the failings of the central government. It has also underlined the need for a strong commitment to environmental protection. The India Legal show on APN channel, hosted by the channel’s Editor-in-Chief, Rajshri Rai, sought opinions from legal experts and activists on the judgment. A report.

The Supreme Court reject...

The curative petition filed by the Central government seeking additional compensation for the victims of 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, to be paid by US-based chemical company, Union Carbide Corporation (now Dow Chemicals), has been dismissed by the Supreme Court

Supreme Court reserves order on curative petition filed by the Union of India, challenging an earlier Apex Court order regarding the compensation amount given by Dow Chemicals (now Union Carbide Corporation) to the families of victims and survivors of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy

Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Supreme Court tells Central government in clear terms that it cannot fasten additional liability on Union Carbide Corporation at this stage

The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Central government for filing a curative petition against the US-based Union Carbide Corporation (now Dow Chemicals), seeking additional compensation to the victims of Bhopal Gas tragedy, after a gap of 19 years

The Centre has apprised ...

The Supreme Court Consti...

The Gujarat High Court has refused anticipatory bail to accused managerial staff of a chemical factory in Dahej, in the Bharuch district of the state, where ten workers died on June 3 in a blast.