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24 June 2026

Bombay HC on drinking water in Melghat

The Bombay High Court's directive reinforces the fundamental right to water and highlights systemic governance failures in service delivery for vulnerable tribal populations, making it a relevant case study for GS2 governance and welfare policy questions.

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Notes

  • The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to formulate a comprehensive scheme to ensure access to potable drinking water for all citizens in the state.
  • The judicial intervention was prompted by petitions highlighting the lack of potable water in the tribal region of Melghat, which is also linked to issues of malnutrition among infants and mothers.
  • The Court emphasized that access to drinking water is a fundamental right of every citizen, irrespective of their geographical location.
  • The judiciary noted that despite 75 years of independence, systemic gaps in basic service delivery persist in remote regions like Melghat.
  • The Court has mandated the state to provide a concrete plan ensuring that water reaches the last person in every village.

Questions

  1. Access to potable drinking water is an essential component of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution. In light of recent judicial observations regarding regional disparities in water access, discuss the challenges in ensuring universal water security in tribal areas. 150 words
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  2. The judiciary plays a critical role in ensuring the state fulfills its socio-economic obligations toward its citizens. Analyze the role of the High Courts in addressing systemic governance failures in the provision of basic amenities like drinking water and healthcare in marginalized regions. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which fundamental right is most directly invoked when courts intervene to ensure the provision of potable drinking water to citizens?

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