Sustainable Development Goals — Environmental Cases

Environmental Cases

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

1987

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court established the principle of 'absolute liability' for industries causing environmental pollution. It directed municipalities and…

Olga Tellis & Ors. v. Bombay Municipal Corporation & Ors.

1985

This judgment recognized the 'right to livelihood' as an integral part of the 'right to life' under Article 21 of the Constitution. While not directly about environment, it has…

Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India

1996

This case introduced the 'polluter pays principle' and the 'precautionary principle' into Indian environmental jurisprudence. The Supreme Court held that industries causing…

Common Cause v. Union of India

2018

This judgment recognized the 'right to die with dignity' and allowed passive euthanasia under strict guidelines. While seemingly unrelated, it touches upon the broader concept of…

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