Union Of India . vs M/S. Union Carbide Corporation

The Supreme Court examined the aftermath of the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy, focusing on the settlement and claims process under the Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985. The Court considered whether the settlement was just and appropriate given the scale of devastation and the rights of victims. The case involved the legal responsibilities of the Union of India and the settlement with Union Carbide Corporation. The Court emphasized the importance of equitable justice for the victims and the legal framework governing claims and compensation.