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Noise Nuisance Pollution, Air

M. Veerateswaran v. The Deputy Collector W.P. No. 46138.2002 (2003.03.18) (noise pollution from private temple)

In the High Court of Judicature at Madras M. Veerateswaran v. The Deputy Collector cum Sub-Divisional Executive Magistrate Revenue (Taluk Ofice) Karaikal, Union Territory of Pondicherry. Writ Petition No. 46138 of 2002 03.18.2003 dd. K. Sampath J. Order: The prayer…

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May 29, 2013

Constitutions Human Rights

Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985.07.10) (Right to Life and Livelihood for Homeless)

OLGA TELLIS & ORS. v. BOMBAY MUNICIPAL CORPORATION & ORS. ETC. JULY, 10, 1985 [Y.V. CHANDRACHUD, C.J., S. MURTAZA FAZAL ALI, V.D. TULZAPURKAR, 0. CHINNAPPA REDDY AND A. VARADARAJAN, JJ.] Constitution of India, 1950 Article 32 – Fundamental Rights –…

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May 29, 2013

Polluter Pays Principle Pollution, Industrial Tanneries

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India, WP 3727/1985 (1996.12.19) (Tanneries Case: Calcutta)

M. C. Mehta (Calcutta Tanneries` Matter) Vs Union of India and Others Writ Petition (C) No. 3727 of 1985 (Kuldip Singh, S. Saghir Ahmed JJ) 19.12.1996 JUDGMENT KULDIP SINGH, J. – 1. This petition – public interest – under Article…

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May 29, 2013

Land Use Urban sprawl

India — Down Mangor Valley Residents v. Mormugao Municipal Council W.P. 251 of 2001(2001.01.08) (Open Spaces in Planned Developments)

Down Mangor Valley Residents v. Mormugao Municipal Council Writ Petition No. 251 of 2001 8-01-2002 dd. F.I. REBELLO, J. A.S. AGUIAR,J. Judgment: 1. This Court while adjourning the matter on 12th December, 2001, had adjourned it with notice to the…

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May 29, 2013

Groundwater Water conservation Water Resources

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Groundwater Case)

M.C. Metha v. Union of India 1. This court on 20-3-1996 took notice of the news item under the caption “Falling Groundwater Level Threatens City,” appearing in the Indian Express of 18-3-1996. This court issued notice to the Central Groundwater…

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May 29, 2013

Tanzania — Felix Joseph Mavika v. Dar es Salaam City Commission, Civ. Case No. 316 of 2000 (Vingunguti waste case – standing decision)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF TANZANIA AT DAR ES SALAAM CIVIL CASE NO. 316 OF 2000 FELIX JOSEPH MAVIKA & 4 OTHERS………………………..PLANTIFF VERSUS 1. DAR ES SALAAM CITY COMMISSION………………….1ST DEFENDANT 2. ILALA MUNICIPAL COMMISSION………………………2ND DEFENDANT RULLING IHEMA, J. This is…

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May 29, 2013

Constitutions Healthy Environment Right to ...Rivers Water Water Resources

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India, WP 182/1996 (2000.05.12) (Beas River Case)

M. C. Mehta Vs Kamal Nath and Others Writ Petition (C) No. 182 of 1996 [S. SAGHIR AHMAD, J.] 12.05.2000 ORDER This case, which was finally decided by this Court by its judgment dated December 13, 1996 has been placed…

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May 29, 2013

South Africa — Earthlife Africa v. DEAT & Eskom, Case 13542/03, Applicants Argument

Date of hearing: 3 June 2003 IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA TRANSVAAL PROVINCIAL DIVISION Case Number: 13542/03 In the matter between: EARTHLIFE AFRICA (CAPE TOWN) Applicant and DIRECTOR-GENERAL: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND TOURISM 1st Respondent ESKOM HOLDINGS…

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May 29, 2013

Polluter Pays Principle Pollution, Water Public Trust Doctrine Rivers Water Resources

M.C. Mehta v. Kamal Nath, WP 182/1996 (1996.12.13) (Beas River Case –public trust doctrine)

M. C. Mehta Vs Kamal Nath and Others Writ Petition (C) No. 182 of 1996 (Kuldip S. Saghir JJ) 13.12.1996 JUDGMENT KULDIP SINGH, J. – 1. This Court took notice of the news item appearing in the Indian Express dated…

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May 29, 2013

Indigenous Peoples

Mayagna (Sumo) Awas Tingni Community v. Nicaragua (2001) (Inter American Court of Human Rights – Esp/Sp)

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May 29, 2013