Renewable Energy Sources — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

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

1996

While not directly about renewable energy, this case established the 'polluter pays' principle and the 'precautionary principle' in Indian environmental jurisprudence. These…

Samatha v. State of Andhra Pradesh

1997

This judgment dealt with the issue of land alienation in tribal areas for mining and industrial purposes. Its relevance to renewable energy projects, particularly large-scale…