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Supreme Court directs Gujarat HC chief justice to file case on 2022 plant disaster victims
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 02:36 PM
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The Supreme Court ordered the chief justice of the Gujarat High Court to register a case to identify victims of the 2022 pesticide‑plant accident.
The apex court has issued a directive to the chief justice of the Gujarat High Court, asking him to open a formal case to determine who was affected by the industrial mishap at a pesticide plant in 2022. The order seeks a systematic process for victim identification, a step seen as essential for providing relief and closure to families left in uncertainty.
Legal experts note that the Supreme Court’s intervention underscores the seriousness of the incident and the need for a transparent mechanism to compile an accurate list of casualties. The High Court is expected to frame procedural guidelines and coordinate with relevant state agencies to gather medical, forensic and employment records.
The 2022 accident, which caused significant loss of life and injuries, has remained a contentious issue for the victims' families, who have repeatedly demanded official recognition and compensation. The new case filing is anticipated to expedite compensation claims and facilitate any pending litigation.
Authorities in Gujarat have welcomed the Supreme Court’s order, stating that it will help streamline the identification process and ensure that relief measures reach the rightful beneficiaries promptly.
Legal experts note that the Supreme Court’s intervention underscores the seriousness of the incident and the need for a transparent mechanism to compile an accurate list of casualties. The High Court is expected to frame procedural guidelines and coordinate with relevant state agencies to gather medical, forensic and employment records.
The 2022 accident, which caused significant loss of life and injuries, has remained a contentious issue for the victims' families, who have repeatedly demanded official recognition and compensation. The new case filing is anticipated to expedite compensation claims and facilitate any pending litigation.
Authorities in Gujarat have welcomed the Supreme Court’s order, stating that it will help streamline the identification process and ensure that relief measures reach the rightful beneficiaries promptly.