M.C.MEHTA vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed the scope of Article 21 in relation to private corporations, specifically Shriram Foods & Fertilizers, which operates in a hazardous industry. The Court held that the jurisdiction under Article 32 allows for compensation claims for infringement of fundamental rights, emphasizing a non-technical approach to Public Interest Litigation. The Court referred significant constitutional questions regarding liability in hazardous industries to a larger bench, particularly the applicability of the Rylands v. Fletcher principle in India.