Tourism Policy and Promotion — Key Judgments

Key Judgments

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

1996

While not directly on tourism policy, this landmark judgment by the Supreme Court had profound implications for heritage tourism. It addressed the environmental degradation around…

Goa Foundation v. Konkan Railway Corporation

1992

This case, though primarily about railway construction, touched upon the environmental impact of large infrastructure projects in ecologically sensitive areas, which often include…

Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR) v. State of Maharashtra

2016

This case dealt with the constitutional validity of a Maharashtra law prohibiting dance performances in certain establishments. While seemingly unrelated, it touches upon the…