Cultural Heritage and Conservation — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

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

1996

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India addressed the severe environmental pollution threatening the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The court recognized the…

Subramanian Swamy v. Director, Archaeological Survey of India & Ors.

2014

This case, though specific to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala, brought to the forefront issues of temple management, the role of the state in protecting religious…

Rajeev Suri v. Union of India (Central Vista Case)

2021

While primarily about urban development and environmental clearances, this case also touched upon the impact of large-scale construction on heritage precincts, particularly the…