Why did the Supreme Court order Himachal Pradesh to release water for Delhi's water crisis
Examine the circumstances that led to the Supreme Court's intervention in the Delhi water crisis by directing the release of water from Himachal Pradesh.
- Delhi faced a severe water crisis due to decreased levels at the Yamuna river.
- Himachal Pradesh, through its Luhri Hydro Electric Project, had stored water causing a shortage downstream.
- The Supreme Court intervened as Delhi was facing acute water shortage affecting millions of residents.
- Public interest litigation was filed, highlighting the dire situation and requesting the court to mitigate the crisis.
- The Court directed Himachal Pradesh to release a certain amount of water to alleviate the water scarcity in Delhi.
- This intervention aimed to prioritize the basic need of water for the residents of Delhi and ensure equitable distribution.
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