Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Organizations: Bhopal Gas Victims' Injuries Misclassified, Seek Compensation
In Bhopal, India, a terrible gas leak happened a long time ago.
Now, people who got hurt are trying to get more money.
The government said their injuries were not serious, even though many people got cancer and kidney problems.
These people are asking the court to make the government change its mind.
They want the government to say the injuries are serious and give them more money to help them.
Organizations claim injuries of Bhopal gas victims were misclassified.
A public interest litigation has been filed in High Court.
90% of cancer survivors who received ex gratia were classified with minor injuries.
95% of those with chronic kidney diseases were also classified with temporary injuries.
Organizations seek compensation of Rs 5 lakh for permanent injuries.
- Who
- Organizations working for gas victims.
- What
- Organizations claim Bhopal gas victims' injuries were misclassified.
- When
- The next hearing is on September 22.
- Where
- Bhopal, India.
- Why
- To get compensation for survivors whose injuries were misclassified.
Organizations
Government
Severity of Injuries
Organizations
Injuries were permanent and life-altering.
Government
Injuries were temporary.
Compensation Amount
Organizations
Victims should receive Rs 5 lakh as compensation.
Government
No stance from other side.
- Location
- Bhopal, India
- Next Hearing Date
- September 22
- Injuries Considered Temporary
- 95% of those with kidney issues
- Compensation Sought
- Rs 5 lakh
- Victims with Minor Injuries
- 90% of cancer survivors