M.C. Mehta vs Union of India
This PIL marked the judiciary’s active role in environmental protection, reinforcing duties to prevent water pollution and shaping India’s green jurisprudence.
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This PIL marked the judiciary’s active role in environmental protection, reinforcing duties to prevent water pollution and shaping India’s green jurisprudence.
SC upheld advocates’ duty to maintain dignity, condemned unethical client solicitation, and stressed fair procedures in disciplinary actions.
Landmark ruling defining Governor-ministers-judiciary powers; upheld that Governor must act on ministerial advice, reinforcing responsible government.
SC ruled that public meetings on streets are protected under Articles 19(1)(a) & 19(1)(b), limiting state power to impose arbitrary restrictions.
Landmark 1984 ruling protecting press freedom; held that fiscal measures restricting newspaper circulation violate Article 19(1)(a).