Environment & Ecology·Environmental Cases
Ecological Pyramids — Environmental Cases
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Environmental Cases
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Ganga Pollution Case)
1987This 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 onwardsThis 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
1996This case dealt with severe pollution caused by tanneries in Tamil Nadu, impacting agricultural land and groundwater. The Supreme Court applied the 'Precautionary Principle' and…