Infrastructure Development — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

K.T. Plantation Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Karnataka

2011

This Supreme Court judgment clarified the state's power of eminent domain, affirming its right to acquire private property for public purpose. However, it also emphasized the…

Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India

2000

This landmark case dealt with the environmental and social impacts of large dam projects, specifically the Sardar Sarovar Dam. The Supreme Court allowed the project to proceed but…

MC Mehta v. Union of India (Taj Trapezium Case)

1996

This case led to significant directives regarding industrial pollution affecting the Taj Mahal, indirectly impacting industrial infrastructure development in the region. It…