Gas leak raises questions about legal safeguards

Legal safeguards
The recent gas leak from LG Polymers factory in Andhra Pradesh, which killed at least 11 people on Thursday, brought into limelight the necessary legal safeguards needed to protect individuals and communities.

Environment Protection Act, 1986
The Environment Protection Act, 1986, which gives powers to the central government to undertake measures for improving the environment and set standards and inspect industrial units.