Indian & World Geography·Key Cases & Reports
Economic Growth and Development — Key Cases & Reports
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Key Cases & Reports
Olga Tellis & Ors. vs. Bombay Municipal Corporation & Ors.
1985This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court recognized the 'Right to Livelihood' as an integral part of the 'Right to Life' under Article 21 of the Constitution. While not…
M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India (Ganga Pollution Case)
1987This case, among others filed by M.C. Mehta, established the 'Polluter Pays Principle' and the concept of 'Absolute Liability' for environmental damage. It underscored that…