Central Pollution Control Board — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (various cases)

1985 onwards

The series of M.C. Mehta cases are seminal in Indian environmental jurisprudence, significantly expanding the scope of environmental protection and the powers of regulatory bodies…

Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India

1996

This case dealt with severe pollution caused by tanneries in Tamil Nadu, leading to groundwater contamination. The Supreme Court explicitly recognized and applied the 'Polluter…

Arjun Gopal v. Union of India (and subsequent cases on air quality)

2016 onwards

These cases, particularly concerning air pollution in Delhi-NCR, have led to significant judicial interventions, including the ban on firecrackers, odd-even scheme, and the…