Question
Legal Studies Question on Environmental Law
In which of the following case did the Supreme Court of India explain the Precautionary Principle in detail?
A
Vellore Citizens’ Welfare Forum v Union of India
B
A.P. Pollution Control Board v M.V. Nayudu
C
Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v Union of India
D
M.C. Mehta v Kamal Nath
Answer
Vellore Citizens’ Welfare Forum v Union of India
Explanation
Solution
In Vellore Citizens’ Welfare Forum v Union of India, the Supreme Court elaborated on the Precautionary Principle, emphasizing preventive action to protect the environment from potential harm,even in the absence of full scientific certainty.