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Climate Change and Global Warming — Key Cases & Reports

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Key Cases & Reports

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

1987

While not directly on climate change, this landmark case established the 'polluter pays' principle and the 'absolute liability' principle in Indian environmental jurisprudence.…

Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India

1996

This case further solidified the 'sustainable development' principle as a core tenet of environmental law in India. The Supreme Court held that the 'precautionary principle' and…

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (Forest Conservation Case)

1997 onwards

This ongoing series of judgments by the Supreme Court has significantly expanded the scope of forest protection and conservation in India. While not directly about climate change,…

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