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Supreme Court Order on Mekedatu Issue Lacks Tamil Nadu Consent Clause
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 08:33 PM
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The Supreme Court's recent ruling on the Mekedatu dispute does not require Karnataka to obtain Tamil Nadu's consent for any new cons.
The Supreme Court issued a ruling on the Mekedatu dispute that clarifies the legal position between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The order specifically states that Karnataka is not required to seek Tamil Nadu's consent before establishing any new cons in the Mekedatu region. This omission has been highlighted by legal observers as a significant point in the ongoing inter‑state negotiations.