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Settlement Geography — Key Cases & Reports

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Key Cases & Reports

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

1985

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India recognized the 'right to livelihood' as an integral part of the 'right to life' under Article 21 of the Constitution. It held…

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

1996

This case dealt with the environmental degradation caused by industrial pollution, particularly affecting the Taj Mahal. The Supreme Court invoked the 'polluter pays' principle…

Jagannath vs. Union of India (Coastal Regulation Zone Case)

1997

This judgment addressed the environmental impact of shrimp farming (aquaculture) in coastal areas, leading to the strengthening of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notifications. The…

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