Environment & Ecology·Environmental Cases

Clean Technology — Environmental Cases

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Environmental Cases

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Ganga Pollution Case)

1987

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court highlighted the importance of environmental protection and the 'polluter pays' principle. While not directly about clean technology, it…

Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India

1996

The Supreme Court applied the 'precautionary principle' and 'polluter pays principle' to the tanning industry in Tamil Nadu, emphasizing that environmental protection is a…

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

1997 onwards

This ongoing series of judgments by the Supreme Court has significantly shaped forest and environmental governance in India. While primarily focused on forest conservation, its…

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