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1) The petitioner filed a writ petition against chemical factories in Bicchri village for releasing toxic effluents, degrading the soil and water and causing deaths and sickness. 2) The Supreme Court applied the "Polluter Pays" principle for the first time, ordering the industries to pay compensation plus 12% annual interest. 3) While directives were given, justice was not fully done for the villagers who suffered for 15 years due to non-compliance and the terrible circumstances they endured.

Author

Akashdeep Sengupta

Language

EN