1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Supreme Court Refuses to Intervene in Union Carbide Waste Transfer, Cites Need for Proven Hazard Risk

New Delhi, Feb 27: The Supreme Court has decided not to interfere with the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s order on moving toxic waste from the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy site to Pithampur in Dhar district for disposal. The apex court also refused to stop the trial run scheduled for Thursday to dispose of the hazardous material.