Archive · 12 Dec 2025
SC Dismisses Earthquake Relocation Plea
A person asked the Supreme Court to help protect people from earthquakes because they said 75% of India is in areas where earthquakes can happen.
The court said that's not their job and the government should handle it.
They also didn't care about news reports the person mentioned.
The court then dismissed the request.
The court even joked about relocating everyone to the moon, showing they thought the idea was not practical.
A petitioner claimed 75% of India's population is in a high seismic zone.
The Supreme Court dismissed the plea, stating it's a policy matter for the government.
The court asked rhetorically if they should relocate everyone to the moon.
The bench consisted of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta.
The court was not persuaded by media reports referenced by the petitioner.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India (Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta)
- What
- Dismissed a petition seeking measures to safeguard citizens from earthquake risks
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- India (Supreme Court)
- Why
- The court considered it a policy matter for the government and not the judiciary
Petitioner
Supreme Court
Relocation Feasibility
Petitioner
The petitioner argued for measures to safeguard citizens from earthquake risks, implying relocation might be necessary.
Supreme Court
The court questioned the feasibility, asking rhetorically if they should relocate everyone to the moon.
Policy Responsibility
Petitioner
The petitioner sought judicial intervention to mandate earthquake safety measures.
Supreme Court
The court stated that earthquake safety, building codes, and disaster preparedness are policy matters for the government, not the judiciary.
Media Reports
Petitioner
The petitioner relied on media reports to support their claims.
Supreme Court
The court dismissed the relevance of media reports, stating they are not bothered about them.
- Petitioner's Claim
- 75% of India's population is in a high seismic zone
- Supreme Court's Response
- Dismissed the plea, stating it's a policy matter for the government
- Bench Composition
- Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta
- Petitioner's Argument
- Authorities should minimize earthquake damage
- Court's Stance on Media Reports
- Not bothered about newspaper reports
- International Comparisons
- Court dismissed comparisons with Japan's earthquake preparedness
Sources
"Should We Relocate Everyone To Moon?" Supreme Court Dismisses Plea On Earthquakes
‘Should we relocate everyone to the Moon?’: Supreme Court dismisses plea on earthquake risk
‘Should we relocate everyone to the moon?’ asks SC as plea flags earthquake risk to population
