Abhishek Malviya vs Addl. Welfare Commissioner & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the compensation claim of a Bhopal gas tragedy victim born after the incident, under the Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985. The Court upheld the decision of the First Additional Welfare Commissioner, which increased the compensation to Rs.55,000, while clarifying that the appellant's heart disease could not be linked to the gas exposure. The Court noted that the appellant suffered from respiratory issues post-birth, justifying the awarded compensation under the scheme's provisions.