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Supreme Court and Environmental Law
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Which landmark case established the right to a clean environment as a fundamental right?
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A) Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India
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In Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996), the Supreme Court held that the right to a clean environment is a fundamental right guaranteed under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.