Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments

Green Revolution — Landmark Judgments

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Landmark Judgments

State of Punjab v. Devans Modern Breweries Ltd.

2004

While not directly about Green Revolution, this case addressed agricultural land use and water rights issues that became prominent due to intensive agriculture practices…

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Groundwater Depletion Case)

1996

This case addressed groundwater depletion issues, particularly relevant to Green Revolution regions where intensive irrigation led to over-exploitation of groundwater resources.…