https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=275259 The Supreme Court held that industries causing environmental damage are strictly liable under the "Polluter Pays" principle, regardless of negligence. The respondents, chemical industries in Bichhri village, Rajasthan, were found in violation of environmental laws and ordered to pay for remedial measures. The Central Government was tasked with determining costs for cleanup and closing the offending plants. Affected villagers were granted the right to seek damages in civil courts. The Court recommended the establishment of specialized environment courts for efficient enforcement of environmental laws. en-us Tue, 13 Feb 1996 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 25 Sep 2018 09:58:01 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=275259 The Supreme Court held that industries causing environmental damage are strictly liable under the "Polluter Pays" principle, regardless of negligence. The respondents, chemical industries in Bichhri village, Rajasthan, were found in violation of environmental laws and ordered to pay for remedial measures. The Central Government was tasked with determining costs for cleanup and closing the offending plants. Affected villagers were granted the right to seek damages in civil courts. The Court recommended the establishment of specialized environment courts for efficient enforcement of environmental laws. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 13 Feb 1996 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=275259