Industrial Pollution — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

MC Mehta v Union of India (Ganga Pollution Case)

1988

This landmark judgment addressed industrial pollution in the Ganga river, particularly from tanneries in Kanpur and other industrial units. The Supreme Court established the…

Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v Union of India

1996

This case dealt with groundwater pollution by tanneries in Tamil Nadu's Palar river basin. The Supreme Court applied the 'precautionary principle' and 'polluter pays' principle,…

Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v Union of India (Bichhri Village Case)

1996

This case addressed chemical pollution in Bichhri village, Rajasthan, where industrial units had contaminated groundwater and soil. The Supreme Court ordered remediation measures…