Question
Legal Studies Question on Environmental Law
Which of the following is a landmark case on the public trust doctrine in Environmental Law?
A
Vellore Citizens’ Welfare Forum v Union of India
B
Olga Tellis v Bombay Municipal Corporation
C
Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v Union of India
D
M.C. Mehta v Kamal Nath
Answer
M.C. Mehta v Kamal Nath
Explanation
Solution
The Supreme Court in M.C. Mehta v Kamal Nath applied the public trust doctrine, establishing that natural resources are held in trust by the government for the public.