India and SDGs — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

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

1997

This landmark judgment established the principle that environmental protection is integral to the right to life under Article 21, directly supporting SDG 3 (Good Health) and SDG…

Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India

1996

This case established the 'polluter pays' principle and precautionary principle as part of Indian environmental law, directly supporting SDG 6 (Clean Water) and SDG 12…

Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India

2000

This judgment addressed the complex relationship between development projects and displacement, touching upon multiple SDGs including SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 6 (Clean Water), and…