UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION vs UNION OF INDIA ETC.

The Supreme Court, in the context of the Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster, upheld the overall settlement of claims amounting to 470 million U.S. Dollars, emphasizing the urgent need for immediate relief to the victims under the Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Registration and Processing of Claims) Act, 1985. The Court recognized the pressing humanitarian considerations that outweighed legal complexities, asserting its duty to secure prompt compensation for the victims. The decision also indicated that the settlement would terminate all civil and criminal proceedings related to the disaster, reflecting a judicial commitment to expedite relief amidst ongoing litigation challenges.