Supreme Court of India · 2012-08-09
Bhopal Gas Peedith Mahila ... vs U.O.I. & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2012 SUPREME COURT 3081
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Bhopal Gas Peedith Mahila ...
- Respondent
- U.O.I. & Ors
- Author
- Swatanter Kumar
- Bench
- Swatanter Kumar, A.K. Patnaik, S.H. Kapadia
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court emphasized the need for judicial intervention in cases of avoidable industrial disasters, citing Article 21 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. The Court recognized the Bhopal Gas Tragedy as a significant example of human negligence leading to long-term health and environmental impacts, necessitating comprehensive relief and rehabilitation measures for the affected population. The judgment underscored the importance of adequate health care and research for victims, affirming the role of the judiciary in addressing gaps in existing laws.