Indian Economy·Key Judgments

Coastal Security — Key Judgments

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Key Judgments

State of Gujarat v. Mirzapur Moti Kureshi Kassab Jamat

2005

This Supreme Court judgment established important principles regarding coastal regulation and the authority of state governments in managing coastal areas. The case dealt with the…

Indian Fishermen's Case (Various petitions regarding detention by foreign navies)

2012-ongoing

Multiple Supreme Court cases have addressed the issue of Indian fishermen detained by foreign navies, particularly Pakistani and Sri Lankan forces. These cases have established…