River Linking Projects — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

State of Karnataka vs. State of Tamil Nadu (Cauvery Water Dispute)

2018 (Final Verdict)

While not directly on river linking, the Cauvery dispute is a seminal case illustrating the complexities and legal precedents surrounding interstate water sharing in India. The…

Narmada Bachao Andolan vs. Union of India (Sardar Sarovar Dam Case)

2000

This landmark case, though primarily concerning a single large dam project (Sardar Sarovar), has far-reaching implications for all major water infrastructure projects, including…