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National Green Tribunal — Environmental Cases
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Environmental Cases
Vardhaman Kaushik v. Union of India & Others
2015This landmark case established NGT's comprehensive approach to river restoration, particularly for the Yamuna River. The tribunal ordered a multi-pronged strategy including sewage…
Goa Foundation v. Union of India & Others
2014-2018This series of cases addressed illegal mining in Goa, establishing principles for sustainable mining, environmental compensation, and restoration. NGT's intervention led to…
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India & Others (Delhi Air Pollution)
2016-2019NGT's comprehensive orders on Delhi's air pollution crisis established framework for urban air quality management. The tribunal addressed vehicular emissions, construction dust,…