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Key Cases & Reports
M.C. Mehta vs Union of India (Bhopal Gas Tragedy Case)
1987This landmark judgment established the principle of absolute liability for hazardous industries and strengthened environmental jurisprudence in India. The Supreme Court held that…
State of Himachal Pradesh vs Ganesh Wood Products
1995This judgment addressed forest-related disasters and environmental degradation in ecologically sensitive areas. The Court emphasized the precautionary principle and sustainable…