In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court of India identify both Precautionary and Polluter…
Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India identified the precautionary principle and the polluter pays principle as essential features of sustainable development.…
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In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court of India identify both Precautionary and Polluter Pays principles as essential features of sustainable development?
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Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India identified the precautionary principle and the polluter pays principle as essential features of sustainable development. Precaution requires preventive action against environmental threats even when scientific certainty is lacking. Polluter pays extends responsibility to compensating victims and restoring the damaged environment.
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