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Wildlife Law Legal Precedents

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In which case did the Supreme Court of India hold that the right to a healthy environment is a fundamental right?

  1. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987)

  2. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996)

  3. Subhash Kumar v. State of Bihar (1991)

  4. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1985)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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.

Which case established the principle of 'sustainable development' in Indian environmental law?

  1. Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India (1999)

  2. T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1996)

  3. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1985)

  4. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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 which case did the Supreme Court hold that the precautionary principle should be applied in environmental decision-making?

  1. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996)

  2. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987)

  3. T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1996)

  4. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1985)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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.

Which case established the principle of 'public trust doctrine' in Indian environmental law?

  1. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987)

  2. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996)

  3. T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1996)

  4. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1985)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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 which case did the Supreme Court hold that the polluter pays principle should be applied in environmental cases?

  1. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987)

  2. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996)

  3. T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1996)

  4. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1985)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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.

Which case established the principle of 'intergenerational equity' in Indian environmental law?

  1. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987)

  2. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996)

  3. T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1996)

  4. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1985)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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 which case did the Supreme Court hold that the government has a duty to protect the environment?

  1. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987)

  2. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996)

  3. T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1996)

  4. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1985)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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.

Which case established the principle of 'sustainable development' in Indian environmental law?

  1. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987)

  2. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996)

  3. T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1996)

  4. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1985)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

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 which case did the Supreme Court hold that the government has a duty to protect the environment?

  1. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987)

  2. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996)

  3. T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1996)

  4. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1985)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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.

Which case established the principle of 'intergenerational equity' in Indian environmental law?

  1. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987)

  2. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996)

  3. T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1996)

  4. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1985)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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 which case did the Supreme Court hold that the precautionary principle should be applied in environmental decision-making?

  1. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996)

  2. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987)

  3. T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1996)

  4. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1985)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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.

Which case established the principle of 'public trust doctrine' in Indian environmental law?

  1. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987)

  2. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996)

  3. T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1996)

  4. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1985)

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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 which case did the Supreme Court hold that the polluter pays principle should be applied in environmental cases?

  1. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987)

  2. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996)

  3. T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1996)

  4. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1985)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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.

Which case established the principle of 'sustainable development' in Indian environmental law?

  1. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987)

  2. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India (1996)

  3. T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India (1996)

  4. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1985)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

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.

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