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Climate Change and Global Warming — Environmental Cases
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Environmental Cases
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Oleum Gas Leak Case)
1986-1987This landmark case established the principle of 'absolute liability' for enterprises engaged in hazardous activities. The Supreme Court held that such an enterprise is absolutely…
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
1996 onwardsThis ongoing 'forest case' series by the Supreme Court has fundamentally reshaped forest governance in India. The Court expanded the definition of 'forest' to include any area…
M.K. Ranjitsinh and Ors. v. Union of India
2024In a significant ruling concerning the protection of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB), the Supreme Court explicitly recognized the 'right against the adverse effects of climate…