National Green Tribunal — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Vardhaman Kaushik v. Union of India & Others

2015

This landmark case established NGT's comprehensive approach to river restoration, particularly for the Yamuna River. The tribunal ordered a multi-pronged strategy including sewage…

Goa Foundation v. Union of India & Others

2014-2018

This series of cases addressed illegal mining in Goa, establishing principles for sustainable mining, environmental compensation, and restoration. NGT's intervention led to…

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India & Others (Delhi Air Pollution)

2016-2019

NGT's comprehensive orders on Delhi's air pollution crisis established framework for urban air quality management. The tribunal addressed vehicular emissions, construction dust,…