Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments
Disaster Management — Landmark Judgments
Updated 7 Mar 2026
Landmark Judgments
Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority v. State of Gujarat
2012This case, though not a Supreme Court judgment, highlighted the importance of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and the roles of the various authorities established under it. It…
Swaraj Abhiyan (V) v. Union of India
2016While primarily focused on drought management and the right to food, this Supreme Court judgment significantly impacted the understanding of disaster management in India. The…