New Delhi: In a significant development in the ongoing Cauvery water dispute, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain Tamil Nadu’s challenge against the proposed Mekedatu dam, terming it “premature.” The court granted Karnataka permission to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for the controversial reservoir, while also issuing a firm warning on ensuring water releases to Tamil Nadu.

Court Ruling: A Green Light for the Project Report

A bench led by the Chief Justice dismissed Tamil Nadu’s application, which sought to block Karnataka from even preparing a project report for the Mekedatu dam. The court noted that the concerns raised by Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala were at a “very early stage.” The ruling allows Karnataka to proceed with the technical planning and feas

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