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Non-renewable Energy — Environmental Cases

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Environmental Cases

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Taj Trapezium Case)

1996

This landmark judgment highlighted the severe environmental pollution caused by industries, including thermal power plants, in the vicinity of the Taj Mahal. The Supreme Court…

Samatha v. State of Andhra Pradesh

1997

This judgment dealt with the issue of mining leases granted to non-tribals in scheduled areas. The Supreme Court ruled that government land, forest land, and tribal land in…

Goa Foundation v. Union of India

2012, 2014, 2018

A series of judgments by the Supreme Court concerning illegal mining in Goa. The Court highlighted the rampant violations of environmental norms and the MMDR Act, leading to the…

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