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Environmental Degradation — Legal Precedents
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M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Ganga Pollution Case)
1987This landmark case highlighted the Supreme Court's proactive role in environmental protection. M.C. Mehta, a public interest lawyer, filed a PIL against industries polluting the…
Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India
1996This case dealt with severe pollution caused by tanneries in Tamil Nadu, impacting groundwater and agricultural land. The Supreme Court explicitly recognized and applied the…
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Taj Trapezium Case)
1996This case addressed the deteriorating condition of the Taj Mahal due to atmospheric pollution from nearby industries and refineries. The Supreme Court, recognizing the cultural…