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Clean Technology — Environmental Cases
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Environmental Cases
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Ganga Pollution Case)
1987This 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
1996The 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 onwardsThis ongoing series of judgments by the Supreme Court has significantly shaped forest and environmental governance in India. While primarily focused on forest conservation, its…