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In which case did the Supreme Court of India hold that the right to life includes the right to a healthy environment?
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M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987)
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In the landmark case of M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987), the Supreme Court of India held that the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India includes the right to a healthy environment. This case is considered to be a watershed moment in the development of PIL in India, as it established the principle that environmental protection is a fundamental right.