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Hydropower Cooperation — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
Mohit Minerals Pvt. Ltd. vs. Union of India
2019The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of cross-border power trade agreements, ruling that such agreements fall within the Union's exclusive domain under the…
Narmada Bachao Andolan vs. Union of India
2000Though not directly related to India-Nepal cooperation, this landmark judgment established comprehensive guidelines for large dam projects, including environmental clearances,…
State of Himachal Pradesh vs. Union of India
2018The Supreme Court ruled on inter-state water disputes and benefit-sharing from hydropower projects, establishing principles that influence India-Nepal negotiations on equitable…