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Soil Degradation and Conservation — Key Cases & Reports
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Key Cases & Reports
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Ganga Pollution Case)
1987While primarily focused on water pollution, this landmark judgment established the principle of 'Absolute Liability' and emphasized the constitutional mandate for environmental…
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
1997 onwardsThis series of judgments, often referred to as the 'Forest Cases', significantly broadened the scope of forest protection and conservation. By strictly interpreting the Forest…
Samatha v. State of Andhra Pradesh
1997This judgment dealt with the issue of mining leases in tribal areas and the protection of tribal lands. The Supreme Court held that government land, forest land, and tribal land…