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Ecological Pyramids — Environmental Cases

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Environmental Cases

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Ganga Pollution Case)

1987

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India highlighted the importance of maintaining the ecological integrity of rivers by holding industries accountable for polluting…

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

1996 onwards

This ongoing series of judgments by the Supreme Court has significantly shaped forest conservation and management in India. The court's directives on forest cover, compensatory…

Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India

1996

This case dealt with severe pollution caused by tanneries in Tamil Nadu, impacting agricultural land and groundwater. The Supreme Court applied the 'Precautionary Principle' and…

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