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Supreme Court to Hear Tamil Nadu’s Plea Against Karnataka on Cauvery Water Dispute – Aug 17
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 06:03 PM
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The Supreme Court will consider Tamil Nadu’s plea against Karnataka regarding the Cauvery water dispute on August 17, following a series of legal battles over water allocation.
The Supreme Court of India has scheduled a hearing for Tamil Nadu’s plea against Karnataka on the Cauvery water dispute on August 17. The case follows a long history of disagreements over water sharing between the two states, with Tamil Nadu seeking a larger share of the river’s flow. Earlier rulings by the High Court and the National Water Commission have been contested, leading to the current appeal. The hearing is expected to address key issues such as allocation percentages, environmental safeguards, and the impact on farmers. Legal experts anticipate that the Court’s decision could reshape water management policies in the region.