STATE OF KARNATAKA vs STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH & ORS.

The Supreme Court emphasized the constitutional obligations of riparian States in the Krishna river basin regarding water resource management, referencing the National Water Policy of 1987. The Court highlighted the critical importance of water as a natural resource essential for human survival and economic development. It urged the States to recognize the work of the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal and to act responsibly in the management of water resources, acknowledging the increasing demand and limited availability of water.