Carbon Footprint and Trading — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

M.C. Mehta vs Union of India (Taj Trapezium Case)

1996

While not directly about carbon trading, this landmark environmental case established the principle of sustainable development and the polluter pays principle in Indian…

Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum vs Union of India

1996

This case established the precautionary principle and polluter pays principle as part of Indian environmental law. The judgment's emphasis on internalizing environmental costs…