BHOPAL GAS TRAGEDY - TIMELINE
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NDTV Correspondent
NDTV
Monday, June 7, 2010
Bhopal -
Dec 3, 1984: Union Carbide India Ltd's (UCIL) pesticide plant in
Bhopal releases Methyl isocyanate. Around 800, 000 people exposed to
the gas. According to government estimates, 15000 people died. Others
passed on the harmful effects of the gas, genetically.
Dec 4, 1984: A case is registered against Union Carbide. The chairman
Warren Anderson is arrested but later released on bail by the Madhya
Pradesh police.
1985: India claims $3.3 billion from Union Carbide in an American
court.
1989: Indian government and Union Carbide strike out-of-court deal,
Union Carbide gives $ 470 million.
1992: Part of $ 470 million disbursed among victims. Anderson
declared fugitive from law for ignoring court summons.
2001: Union Carbide refuses to take responsibility for former Indian
arm's liabilities.
2004: Supreme Court orders government to pay out rest of $ 470
million paid by Union Carbide as compensation.
June 7, 2010: Finally, after more than 25 years, the judgement
against the nine accused is due.
More at:
http://www.ndtv.com/news/india/bhopal-gas-tragedy-timeline-30184.php
Jai Maharaj, Jyotishi
Om Shanti
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