Adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-State rivers or river valleys
Article 262 — Adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-State rivers or river valleys
or river valleys.—(1) Parliament may by law provide for the adjudication of any dispute or complaint with respect to the use, distribution or control of the waters of, or in, any inter-State river or river valley. (2) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, Parliament may by law provide that neither the Supreme Court nor any other court shall exercise jurisdiction in respect of any such dispute or complaint as is referred to in clause (1). Co-ordination between States
Plain English Summary
This article gives the Parliament the power to create laws that settle disagreements or complaints about how the water in rivers or river valleys shared between different states is used, distributed, or controlled. Importantly, Parliament can decide that neither the Supreme Court nor any other court will have the authority to hear such specific disputes.
Key Points
- Parliament has the power to make laws for settling disputes over inter-State river waters.
- These laws can deal with the use, sharing, and control of water in rivers or valleys that cross state borders.
- Parliament can decide that courts, including the Supreme Court, will not handle these specific water disputes.
Why It Matters
This provision establishes a framework for resolving complex water disputes between states through legislation, rather than relying solely on the regular court system.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.