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In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court observed that, 'When there is a state of uncertainty…

The observation that, in a state of scientific uncertainty, the burden of proving that ecological balance will be maintained lies on the polluting industry was made in A.P.…

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In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court observed that, 'When there is a state of uncertainty due to the lack of data or material about the extent of damage or pollution likely to be caused, then in order to maintain the ecological balance, the burden of proof that the said balance will be maintained must necessarily be on the industry or the unit which is likely to cause pollution'?

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The observation that, in a state of scientific uncertainty, the burden of proving that ecological balance will be maintained lies on the polluting industry was made in A.P. Pollution Control Board v. M.V. Nayudu and Vellore Citizens, neither of which is listed, so "None of the given options is correct" is correct.

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