Environment & Ecology·Environmental Cases
Types of Ecosystems — Environmental Cases
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Environmental Cases
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
1996 onwardsThis landmark case, often referred to as the 'Forests Case,' significantly expanded the scope of forest protection in India. The Supreme Court interpreted the term 'forest'…
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Ganga Pollution Case)
1985This case highlighted the judiciary's role in addressing river pollution and protecting freshwater ecosystems. The Supreme Court issued directives to municipal authorities and…
Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notifications and related cases
1991, 2011, 2018While not a single judgment, the series of CRZ notifications and subsequent legal challenges have profoundly shaped the protection and management of India's coastal and marine…