Supreme Court of India · 2013-05-06
G.SUNDARRAJAN vs UNION OF INDIA .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2012/30345
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- G.SUNDARRAJAN
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA .
- Author
- DIPAK MISRA K.S. RADHAKRISHNAN
- Bench
- DIPAK MISRA K.S. RADHAKRISHNAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the establishment of a nuclear power plant at Kudankulam under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962. The Court reaffirmed the importance of regulatory oversight and public safety in nuclear energy projects, emphasizing the need for compliance with environmental and safety standards as mandated by Section 27 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962. The appeals were dismissed, upholding the government's decision to proceed with the project while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.