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Key Cases & Reports
M.C. Mehta vs Union of India (Oleum Gas Leak Case)
1987This landmark judgment established the principle of absolute liability for hazardous industries and strengthened environmental regulations for secondary economic activities. The…
Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action vs Union of India (Bichhri Village Case)
1996This case addressed the environmental damage caused by chemical industries in Rajasthan and established the 'polluter pays' principle in Indian environmental law. The judgment…