Social Justice & Welfare·Landmark Judgments

Transport and Logistics — Landmark Judgments

Updated 7 Mar 2026

Landmark Judgments

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Taj Trapezium Case)

1997

While not directly about transport infrastructure development, this case established the principle of sustainable development and the 'polluter pays' principle in India. Its…

Indore Development Authority v. Manoharlal and Ors.

2020

This landmark judgment by a Constitution Bench clarified the interpretation of Section 24 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation…