Cultural World Heritage Sites — Key Cases & Reports

Key Cases & Reports

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

1984, ongoing

This landmark environmental public interest litigation (PIL) highlighted the critical issue of environmental pollution impacting heritage sites. The Supreme Court's directives led…

Rajeev Suri v. Union of India (Central Vista Case)

2021

While primarily about the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, this case touched upon the broader principles of urban planning, environmental clearances, and the impact on…