compensation

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 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

Following an Orissa High Court order, the state cabinet approved a scheme whereby the government would compensate the families of prisoners dying inside its jails.

The Gauhati High Court c...

The recent disaster in Uttarakhand has revealed the need for compensation. India lacks a firm policy and methodology in this regard and ensuring the legal rights of the affected people.

Supreme Court directs National Green Tribunal to disburse interim compensation within two months to the victims affected by the damage and destruction caused to the biodiversity of Dibru Saikhowa National Park and Biosphere Reserve due to a blow-out from the Baghjan 5 Oil Well on May 27, 2020

The Supreme Court on Fri...

Gauhati High Court disposes of suo motu PIL registered pursuant to a news article published in June, 2021, related to a rape incident, after observing that accused has been convicted, survivor provided with compensation

The Centre has apprised ...

The Allahabad High Court...