Gandhi Sahitya Sangh Trust vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the procedural disputes arising from the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal's orders under the Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956, specifically Section 4. The Court emphasized the necessity of inspections for a fair adjudication of the water dispute among the states involved, holding that the Tribunal's decisions to conduct inspections were valid and necessary for clarifying geographical and physiological aspects relevant to the case. The Court upheld the Tribunal's authority to direct inspections despite the Chairman's objections regarding delays and expenses.