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Climate-induced Disasters — Key Cases & Reports
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Key Cases & Reports
Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India
1996This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India is pivotal for environmental jurisprudence, establishing the 'Polluter Pays Principle' and the 'Precautionary Principle' as…
Swaraj Abhiyan v. Union of India
2016This case dealt with the severe drought conditions in several states of India and the government's response. The Supreme Court issued comprehensive directions to the Union and…