Physical Infrastructure — Environmental Cases

Environmental Cases

Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India

2000

This landmark case dealt with the environmental and social impacts of large-scale infrastructure projects, specifically the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River. The Supreme…

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

1997 onwards

This ongoing series of judgments by the Supreme Court has had a profound impact on forest conservation and infrastructure projects requiring forest land diversion. The court's…