Bhopal Gas Peedith Mahila Udyog ... vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court addressed the interlocutory applications filed by BGPMUS and BGPSSS regarding the inadequacy of compensation for victims of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, which occurred on December 2, 1984. The Court highlighted the provisions of the Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985, which empowered the Union of India to manage claims and compensation. The Court held that the claims for enhanced compensation and better identification of victims warranted further examination, thus allowing the applications to proceed for detailed consideration.