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River Water Disputes — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
State of Karnataka v. State of Tamil Nadu (Cauvery Water Dispute)
2018The Supreme Court modified the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award, reducing Karnataka's allocation by 14.75 TMC and increasing Tamil Nadu's share. The judgment established the…
Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. v. Madhya Pradesh
2000This landmark judgment addressed the environmental and rehabilitation aspects of the Narmada project while upholding the tribunal award. The Court established principles for…
State of Haryana v. State of Punjab (SYL Canal Case)
2016The Supreme Court addressed the long-standing dispute over the Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal construction, emphasizing that states cannot unilaterally withdraw from tribunal awards or…