M.C. Mehta v. Union of India, 1986 Shriram Food and Fertilisers case relates to:
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M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987) — the Shriram Food and Fertilisers case — arose from an oleum gas leak in Delhi. The SC evolved the doctrine of 'Absolute Liability' (no exceptions, unlike strict liability in Rylands v. Fletcher) for hazardous industries.