Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 23 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petition No. 240/2026 filed by EAS SARMA & ORS against Union of India and others, seeking determination of fair and just compensation in the event of a nuclear accident.
- Hearing held on 17 August 2026 before a bench comprising the Chief Justice, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana.
- Petitioners were represented by counsel Mr. Prashant Bhushan and a team of advocates; respondents were represented by counsel (not named).
Final Outcome
- The Court directed that a notice be issued to the respondents to clarify whether, notwithstanding the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Act, 2025, any provision would preclude the Court from determining compensation for a nuclear accident.
- The notice also seeks specific clarification of Section 17(4) of the Act.
- The matter was listed for further hearing on 14 October 2026.
Topics: Nuclear Accident Compensation, Legal Proceedings