nuclear law

A Supreme Court bench of justices KS Radhakrishnan and Vikramajit Sen gave the green light to the Tamil Nadu-based Kudankulam nuclear power plant, after being satisfied with the safety measures and compliance of the central government and responsible authorities.

Activist G Sudarrajan represented by Prashant Bhushan had filed a petition seeking an injunction on commissioning of the plant, alleging that the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) had hurriedly granted a clearance and that sub-standard equipment was in used.

Story to be updated with judgment when available [Indian Express]

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