Supreme Court of India · 2007-05-16
KRANTI vs UNION OF INDIA .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2006/4015
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- KRANTI
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA .
- Author
- ALTAMAS KABIR
- Bench
- JAGDISH SINGH KHEHAR H.L. DATTU
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the urgent need for rehabilitation of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands post-Tsunami, emphasizing the inadequacies in the relief efforts and the necessity for Lok Adalats to be established on affected islands for effective compensation. The Court recognized the challenges faced by the islanders, including lack of potable water, medical facilities, and suitable housing designs that were inappropriate for the local environment. The interim relief sought was granted to facilitate immediate assistance to the affected population until the final hearing of the appeal.