Indian Culture & Heritage·Landmark Events

Recent Discoveries — Landmark Events

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Landmark Events

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India & Others

2019

The Supreme Court established comprehensive guidelines for archaeological excavations, mandating scientific documentation, community participation, and environmental impact…

Archaeological Survey of India v. Champat Rai & Others (Ayodhya)

2019

While primarily focused on the Ayodhya dispute, this judgment established important precedents for archaeological evidence in legal proceedings. The Court emphasized the…