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Soil Degradation — Key Cases & Reports

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Key Cases & Reports

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

1987

While not directly about soil degradation, this landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India established the 'Polluter Pays Principle' and the concept of 'Absolute Liability'…

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (Forest Conservation Case)

1996 onwards

This ongoing series of judgments by the Supreme Court has profoundly impacted forest conservation and land use planning in India. It expanded the definition of 'forest' to include…

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