Paris Agreement — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Various cases)

1980s-present

While not directly on the Paris Agreement, the series of M.C. Mehta cases in India's Supreme Court established and reinforced fundamental environmental jurisprudence, including…

Future Generations v. Ministry of Environment and Forests (National Green Tribunal)

2012 onwards

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has consistently upheld environmental protection and sustainable development principles. Its rulings, while not directly citing the Paris…