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Constitutionalization of Environmental problems by Supreme Court was asked in #UPSC Mains 22
I’ve compiled 12 Judgements related to Environment
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Constitutionalization of Environmental problems by Supreme Court was asked in #UPSC Mains 22
I’ve compiled 12 Judgements related to Environment
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1. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1986):
- Establishes "Absolute Liability" for industries in hazardous activities
- Highlights the importance of preventive measures & safety standards to avoid environmental disasters
- Establishes "Absolute Liability" for industries in hazardous activities
- Highlights the importance of preventive measures & safety standards to avoid environmental disasters
2. Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. Union of India (1996):
- AKA the Bichhri Case, highlighted the importance of the "Precautionary Principle" & established the Polluter Pays Principle
- Introduced the concept of intergenerational equity in environmental matters
- AKA the Bichhri Case, highlighted the importance of the "Precautionary Principle" & established the Polluter Pays Principle
- Introduced the concept of intergenerational equity in environmental matters
3. T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1997):
- Led to the formulation of guidelines for forest conservation & protection
- Reiterated the significance of forests in maintaining ecological balance & biodiversity, promote enhanced forest conservation efforts
- Led to the formulation of guidelines for forest conservation & protection
- Reiterated the significance of forests in maintaining ecological balance & biodiversity, promote enhanced forest conservation efforts
4. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996):
- Recognized the "Sustainable Development" principle & laid down guidelines for industries to prevent water pollution
- Emphasized industrial growth should not come at the expense of environmental degradation
- Recognized the "Sustainable Development" principle & laid down guidelines for industries to prevent water pollution
- Emphasized industrial growth should not come at the expense of environmental degradation
5. M.C. Mehta v Kamal Nath (1997):
- AKA Taj Trapezium Case, aimed to protect the Taj Mahal from Environmental Degradation due to industrial emissions & traffic congestion
- Pay attention to the cultural & environmental significance of iconic landmarks, leading to conservation
- AKA Taj Trapezium Case, aimed to protect the Taj Mahal from Environmental Degradation due to industrial emissions & traffic congestion
- Pay attention to the cultural & environmental significance of iconic landmarks, leading to conservation
6. Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India (2000):
- Addressed the environmental impact of large-scale development projects, emphasizing the need to balance development with ecological preservation.
- Highlighted the importance of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA- GS3)
- Addressed the environmental impact of large-scale development projects, emphasizing the need to balance development with ecological preservation.
- Highlighted the importance of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA- GS3)
7. Subhash Kumar v. State of Bihar (1991):
- Recognized the right to a pollution-free environment as a fundamental right under Article 21
- Ensured the protection of the environment as an integral part of the right to life.
- Recognized the right to a pollution-free environment as a fundamental right under Article 21
- Ensured the protection of the environment as an integral part of the right to life.
8. Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. Union of India (1996):
- Directed the closure of tanneries in the Ganga river basin to prevent pollution
- Demonstrated the court's commitment to preserving India's iconic river and its ecosystem
- Directed the closure of tanneries in the Ganga river basin to prevent pollution
- Demonstrated the court's commitment to preserving India's iconic river and its ecosystem
9. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1987):
- Ushered in the environmental jurisprudence era.
- Emphasized the constitutional right to a pollution-free environment and set the stage for subsequent environmental cases.
- Ushered in the environmental jurisprudence era.
- Emphasized the constitutional right to a pollution-free environment and set the stage for subsequent environmental cases.
10. A.P. Pollution Control Board v. Prof. M.V. Nayudu (2001):
- Reinforced the "Polluter Pays" principle.
- Mandated compensation by industries causing environmental degradation, ensuring accountability for damage.
- Reinforced the "Polluter Pays" principle.
- Mandated compensation by industries causing environmental degradation, ensuring accountability for damage.
11. State of Himachal vs Ganesh Wood Projects:
- Preserved the fragile ecology of Himachal Pradesh by regulating commercial activities
- Demonstrated the state's commitment to safeguarding its pristine environment
- Preserved the fragile ecology of Himachal Pradesh by regulating commercial activities
- Demonstrated the state's commitment to safeguarding its pristine environment
12. Goa Foundation v. Union of India (2014):
- Canceled mining leases in Goa due to environmental violations, preserving the state's natural resources
- Held industries accountable for ecological damage, promoting responsible mining practices
- Canceled mining leases in Goa due to environmental violations, preserving the state's natural resources
- Held industries accountable for ecological damage, promoting responsible mining practices
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