No enhanced compensation for Bhopal victims: SC
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a bunch of petitions which sought enhanced compensation for the victims of the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy.
By PTI |
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a bunch of petitions which sought enhanced compensation for the victims of the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy. A Bench of Justices C K Thakker and Altamas Kabir, however, said if any of the victims was denied proper compensation, he/she can approach the Claims Tribunal for appropriate settlement of claims.
The petitions were filed by various NGO's and individuals who sought a nearly five-fold increase in the US$ 470 million compensation. The petitioners had claimed that the US$ 470 million compensation was inadequate and several victims could not receive the amount till date.
The petitions were filed by various NGO's and individuals who sought a nearly five-fold increase in the US$ 470 million compensation. The petitioners had claimed that the US$ 470 million compensation was inadequate and several victims could not receive the amount till date.
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