Environmental Clearance — Environmental Cases

Environmental Cases

Lafarge Umiam Mining Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

2011

This landmark Supreme Court judgment emphasized the 'precautionary principle' and 'sustainable development' as core tenets of environmental law. It highlighted the importance of a…

Goa Foundation v. Union of India

2014

This Supreme Court judgment dealt with illegal mining in Goa and the issue of 'post-facto' environmental clearances. The court held that mining leases operating without valid…

Sterlite Copper Plant (Vedanta Ltd.) Case

2018 (NGT/SC rulings)

While not a single judgment, a series of rulings by the NGT and Supreme Court concerning the Sterlite Copper plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, brought to light issues of…

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