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Water Pollution — Key Cases & Reports

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Key Cases & Reports

M.C. Mehta vs Union of India (Ganga Pollution Case)

1988

This landmark judgment established the constitutional right to a pollution-free environment under Article 21. The Supreme Court ordered closure of polluting tanneries in Kanpur…

Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action vs Union of India (Bichhri Village Case)

1996

This case dealt with groundwater contamination by chemical industries in Bichhri village, Rajasthan. The Supreme Court applied the 'polluter pays' principle and ordered…

Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum vs Union of India

1996

This case addressed water pollution by tanneries in Tamil Nadu and established the precautionary principle and sustainable development as part of Indian environmental law. The…

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