M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Ganga Pollution)
(1988) 1 SCC 471 · Supreme Court of India
Tanneries were directed to set up treatment plants or stop work.
Unit I · Environmental Law
Meaning of environment and kinds of pollution
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 | 2(a) | Environment |
| Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 | 2 | Definitions |
Landmark cases
Subhash Kumar v. State of Bihar
(1991) 1 SCC 598 · Supreme Court of India
The right to pollution-free water and air is part of Article 21.