Climate Change — Key Discoveries

Key Discoveries

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

1987

While not directly a climate change case, this landmark judgment significantly expanded the scope of environmental protection in India. The Supreme Court held that the right to a…

Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India

1996

This case further solidified environmental jurisprudence by formally incorporating the 'Precautionary Principle' and the 'Polluter Pays Principle' into Indian environmental law.…

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

1997 onwards (ongoing)

Known as the 'Forests Case', this series of judgments by the Supreme Court has had a profound impact on forest conservation and environmental governance in India. The Court…