Kachchh Jal Sankat Nivaran Samiti & Ors vs State Of Gujarat & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the allocation of water from the Sardar Sarovar Project, emphasizing the provisions of the Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956, particularly Sections 4 and 5(3). The Court held that the allocation of 9.00 MAF to Gujarat, as determined by the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal, was final and binding, and that the State's distribution of water did not violate Article 39(b) of the Constitution, which mandates equitable distribution of resources. Consequently, the Court dismissed the appellants' plea for increased water allocation, affirming the Tribunal's decision.