Indian Environmental Law Legal Precedents

In the landmark case of M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987), the Supreme Court of India recognized the right to a healthy environment as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.

In the Narmada Bachao Andolan case, the Supreme Court introduced the concept of sustainable development, emphasizing the need to balance economic development with environmental protection.

In the Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum case, the Supreme Court held that the precautionary principle should be applied in environmental decision-making, requiring authorities to take anticipatory action to prevent environmental harm.

In the M.C. Mehta case, the Supreme Court recognized the public trust doctrine, holding that certain natural resources, such as forests and rivers, are held in trust by the government for the benefit of the present and future generations.

In the M.C. Mehta case, the Supreme Court held that the polluter pays principle should be applied in environmental cases, requiring polluters to bear the costs of cleaning up the pollution they cause.

In the M.C. Mehta case, the Supreme Court recognized the principle of intergenerational equity, holding that the present generation has a duty to protect the environment for the benefit of future generations.

In the M.C. Mehta case, the Supreme Court held that the government has a duty to protect the environment, including the prevention of environmental pollution and the conservation of natural resources.

In the T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad case, the Supreme Court emphasized the need for sustainable development, requiring the government to balance economic development with environmental protection.

In the M.C. Mehta case, the Supreme Court held that the government has a duty to protect the environment, including the prevention of environmental pollution and the conservation of natural resources.

In the M.C. Mehta case, the Supreme Court recognized the principle of intergenerational equity, holding that the present generation has a duty to protect the environment for the benefit of future generations.

In the Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum case, the Supreme Court held that the precautionary principle should be applied in environmental decision-making, requiring authorities to take anticipatory action to prevent environmental harm.

In the M.C. Mehta case, the Supreme Court recognized the public trust doctrine, holding that certain natural resources, such as forests and rivers, are held in trust by the government for the benefit of the present and future generations.

In the M.C. Mehta case, the Supreme Court held that the polluter pays principle should be applied in environmental cases, requiring polluters to bear the costs of cleaning up the pollution they cause.

In the T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad case, the Supreme Court emphasized the need for sustainable development, requiring the government to balance economic development with environmental protection.