State Of Haryana vs State Of Punjab And Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the dispute over river water allocation between Punjab and Haryana under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, specifically citing Section 78. The Court held that the agreement dated 13th December 1981, which mandated the timely completion of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal, was binding, and the failure of Punjab to complete its share constituted a breach. The Court emphasized the need for adherence to the settlement terms and the Tribunal's binding decision on water allocation, thereby upholding the principles of inter-state water disputes.