Sources and Types of Air Pollutants — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

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

1996

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India addressed the severe air pollution threatening the Taj Mahal and other monuments in the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ). The court…

Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India

1996

While primarily focused on water pollution from tanneries, this case solidified the 'sustainable development' principle as a core component of environmental jurisprudence in…