National Efforts

Constitutional Provisions and Judicial Pronouncements

• The preamble to our constitution ensures socialist pattern of the society and dignity of the individual.Decent standard of living and pollution free environment is inherent in this.
• The right to live in a healthy environment as part of Article 21 of the Constitution was first recognized in the case of Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra vs. State, 1988 (Popularly known as Dehradun Quarrying Case).
• In M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India, 1987 Case the Supreme Court treated the right to live in pollution free environment as a part of fundamental right to life under Article 21 ....