Criminal Death and Forensic Crime in Medicinal Chemical Industry Negligence: The Bhopal Gas Tragedy and Its Continuous Impact.

This conference paper investigates the criminal negligence and forensic failures behind the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, one of the deadliest industrial chemical disasters in history. It examines how the release of methyl isocyanate (MIC) exposed gaps in legal accountability, toxicological monitoring, and chemical industry regulation. Integrating criminal law and medicinal chemistry perspectives, the study explores both the immediate and long-term biological effects of MIC exposure and its implications for public health justice. It further emphasizes the role of forensic toxicology, industrial ethics, and environmental law in shaping global standards for chemical safety and corporate liability, reflecting on how the tragedy’s impact continues to influence law, medicine, and society today.