Jal Jeevan Mission — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

Subhash Kumar v. State of Bihar

1991

This landmark judgment established that the right to clean drinking water is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court held that the right to…

Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India

2000

This case established important principles regarding water resource development, rehabilitation, and environmental clearances. The judgment emphasized the need for comprehensive…