Other Environmental Treaties — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India

1996

The Supreme Court established the polluter pays principle and precautionary principle as part of Indian environmental law, directly incorporating principles from international…

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

1997-ongoing

This continuing mandamus case has overseen forest conservation implementation, including compliance with international commitments under CITES and Ramsar conventions. The court…

Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. Union of India

1996

The Bichhri village case established liability for hazardous waste contamination, incorporating Basel Convention principles into domestic jurisprudence. The judgment emphasized…