THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU vs P. K. SINHA

The Supreme Court directed the Central Government to frame a scheme under Section 6A of the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 for the implementation of the Tribunal's Award regarding water allocation among States. The Court emphasized the need for consensus among party States and clarified the Central Government's flexibility in modifying the composition and functions of the proposed Cauvery Management Board. The Court also addressed contempt petitions filed by Tamil Nadu and a private party regarding the non-framing of the scheme, highlighting the urgency of compliance with its previous orders.