Climatic Regions — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Ganga Pollution Case)

1987

While not directly about climatic regions, this landmark case established the 'polluter pays' principle and the 'absolute liability' principle, significantly impacting…

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (Forest Conservation Case)

1996

This extensive and ongoing case significantly broadened the definition of 'forest' and brought all forests, irrespective of ownership or classification, under the purview of the…