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Narmada Bachao Andolan stands as a pivotal case in inter-state water disputes, centering on the lives of those affected by the dam construction on the Narmada River, India's fifth-largest. The river's potential for hydroelectricity and supplying water to arid regions sparked controversy over environmental clearances.
Oct 27, 2023 · The 'Case Analysis: Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India and Ors (2005)' highlights the landmark decision of the apex court, balancing development projects with environmental and human rights concerns in a democratic society.
Narmada Bachao Andolan is a landmark case in the inter-state water disputes matter and deals with the lives of the affected persons and the outset who had lost their occupation. The construction of the dam at the river Narmada is highly significant as Narmada is the fifth largest river in India.
May 20, 2024 · Narmada Bachao Andolan vs Union of India and Ors. Case Summary. The Narmada Bachao Andolan vs Union of India case centres around the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River, which faced intense scrutiny and legal challenges due to its environmental and social impacts.
PETITIONER: NARMADA BACHAO ANDOLAN Vs. RESPONDENT: UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS DATE OF JUDGMENT: 18/10/2000 BENCH: B. N. KIRPAL , DR. A. S. ANAND JUDGMENT: KIRPAL,J. Narmada is the fifth largest river in India and largest West flowing river of the Indian Peninsula.
The Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA), a non-governmental organisation which has been in the forefront of the agitation against the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Dam filed a writ petition before this Court raising several issues including relief and rehabilitation.
The Narmada Bachao Andolan had been in the forefront of agitation against the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Dam. The Sardar Sarovar reservoir level at 455 ft would affect 193 villages in Madhya Pradesh, 33 villages in Maharashtra and 19 villages in Gujarat.
Decision. The Court held that 681 project affected families who were yet to receive compensation would be paid an amount at the rate of Rs. 60 lakhs per family as a matter of full and final settlement.
Oct 18, 2000 · Supreme Court Cases. Narmada Bachao Andolan v Union of India. Date of order/judgement: October 18, 2000. River associated: Narmada. States involved: Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra. Summary of the order/judgement.
Oct 18, 2000 · The Petitioners alleged that the Sardar Sarovar Dam affected their right to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The land for the dam was obtained through compulsory acquisition, and tribal communities were displaced and their land would be submerged.
