Hazard Mapping — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

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

1997

This landmark environmental case established the principle that environmental protection requires scientific assessment and mapping of vulnerable areas. The Supreme Court's…

Almitra H. Patel vs Union of India (Solid Waste Management)

2000

While primarily focused on solid waste management, this case established important principles for urban hazard mapping and risk assessment. The Court's emphasis on scientific…