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State and District Level Mechanisms — Key Cases & Reports
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Key Cases & Reports
State of Gujarat v. Mirzapur Moti Kureshi Kassab Jamat
2005This landmark judgment established the principle that disaster management is a constitutional obligation of the state, not merely an administrative convenience. The Supreme Court…
Bandhua Mukti Morcha v. Union of India
2018While primarily a bonded labor case, this judgment established important principles about state responsibility during disasters affecting vulnerable populations. The Court held…
Common Cause v. Union of India
2020This judgment during the COVID-19 pandemic established important precedents about the role of state and district authorities in managing health emergencies. The Court emphasized…