Climate Change Impacts — Environmental Cases

Environmental Cases

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

1987

While not directly on 'climate change impacts' per se, this landmark case established the principle of 'absolute liability' for industries causing environmental damage and…

Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India

1996

This case formally incorporated the 'Polluter Pays Principle' and the 'Precautionary Principle' into Indian environmental law, drawing from international environmental…

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

1997 onwards

This ongoing series of cases has profoundly shaped forest and wildlife conservation in India. While not directly about climate change, its broad directives on forest protection,…

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