Carbon Sequestration — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1996)

1996

While not directly about carbon sequestration, this landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India significantly expanded the scope of 'forest' under the Forest (Conservation)…

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

1987 onwards

This series of judgments established the 'Polluter Pays Principle' and the 'Precautionary Principle' in Indian environmental jurisprudence. While not directly on carbon…