Threats to Biodiversity — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India and Ors.

1997 onwards

This landmark case, often referred to as the 'Forests Case,' transformed environmental jurisprudence in India. The Supreme Court's interim orders and subsequent judgments have…

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

1985 onwards

This series of public interest litigations initiated by environmental activist M.C. Mehta led to several significant judgments aimed at cleaning up the river Ganga and other…