Water Resource Economics — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India

2000

This case, primarily concerning the Sardar Sarovar Dam project on the Narmada River, highlighted the complex interplay between large-scale development projects, environmental…

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

1987, 1988

These cases dealt with the severe pollution of the River Ganga by industries and municipalities. The Supreme Court issued several directives, including mandating treatment plants…

Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) Final Order

2007 (not a SC judgment, but a Tribunal award)

While not a Supreme Court judgment, the CWDT's final order on the allocation of Cauvery river waters among Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry is a landmark decision…