State Of Andhra Pradesh vs State Of Karnataka & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the water sharing disputes among the riparian States of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh concerning the Krishna River, emphasizing the need for equitable distribution as per the Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956. The Court held that the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal, constituted under Section 4 of the Act, is the appropriate forum for adjudicating such disputes, thereby reinforcing the principle of cooperative federalism in managing inter-State water resources. The Court dismissed the appeals challenging the Tribunal's jurisdiction, affirming the necessity of adhering to the established legal framework for water disputes.