India-Bhutan Relations — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

State of West Bengal v. Union of India (Teesta Water Dispute)

2011

While primarily concerning India-Bangladesh water sharing, this case established important principles about trans-boundary water management that influence India's approach to…

Sarbananda Sonowal v. Union of India (Illegal Immigration)

2005

This landmark judgment on illegal immigration and its impact on Assam's demography has implications for India-Bhutan border management and the free movement regime between the two…