E-waste Management — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Research Foundation for Science Technology vs Union of India

2018

The Supreme Court directed the government to ensure strict implementation of E-Waste Management Rules and establish monitoring mechanisms for compliance. The judgment emphasized…

Sterlite Industries vs Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board

2019

While primarily about industrial pollution, this case established important precedents for hazardous waste management including e-waste. The court emphasized the polluter pays…