Indian Economy·Key Judgments
Natural Disasters — Key Judgments
Updated 5 Mar 2026
Key Judgments
M.C. Mehta vs Union of India (Uttarakhand Disaster Case)
2013Following the Kedarnath disaster, the Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance and issued comprehensive guidelines for disaster management in ecologically sensitive areas. The court…
Common Cause vs Union of India (Heat Wave Management)
2017The Supreme Court directed the government to prepare comprehensive action plans for heat wave management, including early warning systems, public awareness campaigns, and…