Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments

Non-structural Mitigation — Landmark Judgments

Updated 6 Mar 2026

Landmark Judgments

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India and Ors.

1997 onwards

While not directly on 'non-structural mitigation', this series of judgments by the Supreme Court significantly impacted environmental governance and land use, which are…

Sarbananda Sonowal vs. Union of India

2005

This case, though primarily related to illegal immigration, had implications for disaster management by underscoring the state's responsibility to protect its citizens and manage…