Tamil Nadu contended that the release of 4.5 thousand million cubic feet of water was in accordance with a decision by the Cauvery Water Management Authority.

DMK petitions Supreme Court to compel Karnataka to release Cauvery water for Tamil Nadu's drought-affected agricultural lands.

DMK moves Supreme Court to direct Karnataka to release Tamil Nadu’s share of Cauvery water

Tamil Nadu petitions Supreme Court to compel Karnataka to release due Cauvery water, citing non-compliance with regulatory orders.