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Key Cases & Reports
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Oleum Gas Leak Case)
1986This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India established the principle of 'Absolute Liability' for industries engaged in hazardous activities. It held that an enterprise…
Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India
1996The Supreme Court in this case applied the 'Polluter Pays Principle' and the 'Precautionary Principle' in the context of industrial pollution caused by tanneries in Tamil Nadu. It…