Union law and justice minister M. Veerappa Moily dubbed the Bhopal gas verdict as an example of “justice delayed and denied”. He said there was a need for fast-tracking such cases and ensuring proper investigation.
“This is one such case where justice is delayed and practically denied. I would like to say justice is buried,” he said. Mr Moily said this should not be repeated. “Culprits should be brought to book earlier ensuring maximum punishment by conducing a proper investigation,” he said.
He also stressed on the need for fast-track courts. “Till the time a proper investigation is not carried out and trial does not take place, we will not be doing justice,” he said.
The minister termed the Bhopal tragedy a serious disaster due to commission and omission of a particular industry. When asked about claims of CBI investigation officer B.R. Lal that he was under pressure from the MEA not to pursue the case against Union Carbide chief Warren Anderson, he said, “After retirement, people can give many statements. It is an irresponsible statement. This is not done at all. After retirement, people become martyrs by making such statements,” he said.