Pollution Control Boards — Environmental Cases

Environmental Cases

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

1987 (and subsequent judgments)

This landmark series of judgments by the Supreme Court highlighted the critical role of PCBs in controlling industrial pollution and established the 'polluter pays' principle and…

Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum vs. Union of India

1996

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

Various NGT Judgments on Industrial Pollution and Waste Management

Ongoing (e.g., 2018-2023)

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has, through numerous judgments, significantly influenced and often directed the functioning of PCBs. For instance, NGT orders on solid waste…

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