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In which of the following cases the 'Public Trust' doctrine was mentioned by the Supreme Court of India?

M C Mehta v Kamal Nath applied the public trust doctrine to environmental resources, holding that the State holds important natural resources in trust for the public. The…

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In which of the following cases the 'Public Trust' doctrine was mentioned by the Supreme Court of India?

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M C Mehta v Kamal Nath applied the public trust doctrine to environmental resources, holding that the State holds important natural resources in trust for the public. The dispute involved interference with the Beas river and associated land for a private motel. The doctrine limits governmental diversion of trust resources for private benefit.

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