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Kyoto Protocol — Environmental Cases

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Environmental Cases

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

1997

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India highlighted the 'polluter pays' principle and the 'precautionary principle' in environmental law. The Court directed…

Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India

1996

This case firmly established the 'sustainable development' principle as an integral part of Indian environmental law. The Supreme Court emphasized that development must be…

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

1997 onwards)

This ongoing series of judgments, often referred to as the 'Forest Rights Case,' has significantly expanded the scope of forest protection and conservation in India. The Supreme…

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