NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY RAJASTHAN AND ANR. vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN AND ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of water scarcity in Jaipur City, emphasizing the responsibility of the State and authorities under Article 21 of the Constitution to protect the environment and ensure the availability of water resources. The Court highlighted the detrimental effects of encroachment and misuse of the catchment areas of Ramgarh Dam, which has led to the drying up of Ramgarh Lake and a significant water shortage. The Court upheld the Rajasthan High Court's directive for a survey to identify misused catchment areas and mandated the State to restore these areas to their original condition.