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Editorial: A Landmark Win, But the Fight for Himachal’s Resources is Far From Over

  By Ojasvi Chauhan The Supreme Court’s verdict upholding Himachal Pradesh’s rightful claim to 18% free power from the 1,045 MW Karcham Wangtoo Hydroelectric Power Project marks not just a legal victory, but a larger assertion of the rights of hill states over their natural resources. For years, Himachal Pradesh has watched private players extract …

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July 18, 2025