Supreme Court of India · 2023-03-24
Mah.Adiwasi Thakur Jamat Swarakshan ... vs The State Of Maharashtra
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Mah.Adiwasi Thakur Jamat Swarakshan ...
- Respondent
- The State Of Maharashtra
- Author
- Abhay S. Oka
- Bench
- Abhay S. Oka, Sanjay Kishan Kaul
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of certain state laws and policies affecting the rights of the Mahadayi (Malaprabha) river water sharing among states. The court emphasized the importance of equitable distribution and the need for cooperative federalism in resolving interstate water disputes. It directed the authorities to take measures to ensure fair allocation, balancing ecological concerns and the rights of affected communities. The judgment underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding constitutional principles in resource sharing disputes.