Coastal and Marine Issues — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

1996 onwards

Though primarily focused on forest conservation, this landmark case by the Supreme Court has had profound implications for all ecologically sensitive areas, including coastal…

S. Jagannath v. Union of India

1995

This case specifically addressed the environmental degradation caused by shrimp aquaculture farms in coastal areas. The Supreme Court recognized the immense damage caused to…

Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. Union of India

1996

This case, also known as the Bichhri case, dealt with severe groundwater and soil pollution caused by hazardous chemical industries in the village of Bichhri, Rajasthan. While not…