STATE OF TAMIL NADU vs STATE OF KERALA & ANR.

The Supreme Court addressed the ongoing dispute between the States of Tamil Nadu and Kerala regarding the water level of the Mullaperiyar dam, originally governed by the 1886 Lease Agreement. The Court emphasized the need for safety measures and the importance of consensus between the states, holding that the water level should not exceed 136 ft until adequate safety assessments are completed. The judgment reaffirmed the necessity of cooperative federalism in resolving inter-state disputes over shared resources.