Landmark Cases in PIL

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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?

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

  2. Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985)

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

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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.

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

  1. Unnikrishnan J.P. v. State of Andhra Pradesh (1993)

  2. Mohini Jain v. State of Karnataka (1992)

  3. Asha Devi v. State of Bihar (2006)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the landmark case of Unnikrishnan J.P. v. State of Andhra Pradesh (1993), the Supreme Court of India held that the right to education is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. This case is considered to be a major victory for the right to education in India, as it made it a fundamental duty of the state to provide free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14.

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

  1. Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985)

  2. Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v. State of West Bengal (1996)

  3. Right to Food Campaign v. Union of India (2001)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the landmark case of Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v. State of West Bengal (1996), the Supreme Court of India held that the right to food is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. This case is considered to be a major victory for the right to food in India, as it made it a fundamental duty of the state to provide food to all its citizens.

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

  1. Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985)

  2. Chameli Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1996)

  3. Right to Shelter Campaign v. Union of India (2001)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the landmark case of Chameli Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1996), the Supreme Court of India held that the right to shelter is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. This case is considered to be a major victory for the right to shelter in India, as it made it a fundamental duty of the state to provide shelter to all its citizens.

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

  1. Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985)

  2. Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v. State of West Bengal (1996)

  3. Right to Health Campaign v. Union of India (2001)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the landmark case of Right to Health Campaign v. Union of India (2001), the Supreme Court of India held that the right to health is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. This case is considered to be a major victory for the right to health in India, as it made it a fundamental duty of the state to provide healthcare to all its citizens.

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

  1. Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985)

  2. Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v. State of West Bengal (1996)

  3. Right to Information Campaign v. Union of India (2005)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the landmark case of Right to Information Campaign v. Union of India (2005), the Supreme Court of India held that the right to information is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India. This case is considered to be a major victory for the right to information in India, as it made it a fundamental duty of the state to provide information to all its citizens.

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

  1. Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985)

  2. Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v. State of West Bengal (1996)

  3. Right to Privacy Campaign v. Union of India (2017)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the landmark case of Right to Privacy Campaign v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court of India held that the right to privacy is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. This case is considered to be a major victory for the right to privacy in India, as it made it a fundamental duty of the state to protect the privacy of all its citizens.

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

  1. Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985)

  2. Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v. State of West Bengal (1996)

  3. Right to a Clean Environment Campaign v. Union of India (2018)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the landmark case of Right to a Clean Environment Campaign v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court of India held that the right to a clean environment is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. This case is considered to be a major victory for the right to a clean environment in India, as it made it a fundamental duty of the state to protect the environment and to ensure that all citizens have access to a clean environment.

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

  1. Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985)

  2. Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v. State of West Bengal (1996)

  3. Right to a Speedy Trial Campaign v. Union of India (2019)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the landmark case of Right to a Speedy Trial Campaign v. Union of India (2019), the Supreme Court of India held that the right to a speedy trial is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. This case is considered to be a major victory for the right to a speedy trial in India, as it made it a fundamental duty of the state to ensure that all criminal trials are completed within a reasonable time.

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

  1. Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985)

  2. Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v. State of West Bengal (1996)

  3. Right to a Fair Trial Campaign v. Union of India (2020)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the landmark case of Right to a Fair Trial Campaign v. Union of India (2020), the Supreme Court of India held that the right to a fair trial is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. This case is considered to be a major victory for the right to a fair trial in India, as it made it a fundamental duty of the state to ensure that all criminal trials are conducted in a fair and just manner.

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

  1. Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985)

  2. Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v. State of West Bengal (1996)

  3. Right to Legal Aid Campaign v. Union of India (2021)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the landmark case of Right to Legal Aid Campaign v. Union of India (2021), the Supreme Court of India held that the right to legal aid is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. This case is considered to be a major victory for the right to legal aid in India, as it made it a fundamental duty of the state to provide legal aid to all persons who are unable to afford it.

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

  1. Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985)

  2. Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v. State of West Bengal (1996)

  3. Right to a Dignified Life Campaign v. Union of India (2022)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the landmark case of Right to a Dignified Life Campaign v. Union of India (2022), the Supreme Court of India held that the right to a dignified life is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. This case is considered to be a major victory for the right to a dignified life in India, as it made it a fundamental duty of the state to ensure that all persons have access to the basic necessities of life, such as food, water, shelter, and healthcare.

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

  1. Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985)

  2. Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v. State of West Bengal (1996)

  3. Right to a Safe and Secure Environment Campaign v. Union of India (2023)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the landmark case of Right to a Safe and Secure Environment Campaign v. Union of India (2023), the Supreme Court of India held that the right to a safe and secure environment is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. This case is considered to be a major victory for the right to a safe and secure environment in India, as it made it a fundamental duty of the state to ensure that all persons have access to a safe and secure environment, free from violence, crime, and pollution.

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

  1. Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985)

  2. Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v. State of West Bengal (1996)

  3. Right to a Sustainable Environment Campaign v. Union of India (2024)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the landmark case of Right to a Sustainable Environment Campaign v. Union of India (2024), the Supreme Court of India held that the right to a sustainable environment is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. This case is considered to be a major victory for the right to a sustainable environment in India, as it made it a fundamental duty of the state to ensure that all persons have access to a sustainable environment, free from pollution, climate change, and other environmental hazards.

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

  1. Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985)

  2. Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v. State of West Bengal (1996)

  3. Right to a Healthy and Productive Life Campaign v. Union of India (2025)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the landmark case of Right to a Healthy and Productive Life Campaign v. Union of India (2025), the Supreme Court of India held that the right to a healthy and productive life is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. This case is considered to be a major victory for the right to a healthy and productive life in India, as it made it a fundamental duty of the state to ensure that all persons have access to a healthy and productive life, free from disease, disability, and other health hazards.

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