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Sources and Types of Air Pollutants — Key Judgments
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Key Judgments
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Taj Trapezium Case)
1996This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India addressed the severe air pollution threatening the Taj Mahal and other monuments in the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ). The court…
Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India
1996While primarily focused on water pollution from tanneries, this case solidified the 'sustainable development' principle as a core component of environmental jurisprudence in…