Climate-induced Disasters — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India

1996

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India is pivotal for environmental jurisprudence, establishing the 'Polluter Pays Principle' and the 'Precautionary Principle' as…

Swaraj Abhiyan v. Union of India

2016

This case dealt with the severe drought conditions in several states of India and the government's response. The Supreme Court issued comprehensive directions to the Union and…