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In which of the following cases the Supreme Court observed to the effect that Government and statutory…

"Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India, (1996)" laid down that the precautionary principle requires authorities to anticipate and prevent environmental…

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In which of the following cases the Supreme Court observed to the effect that Government and statutory authorities must anticipate, prevent and attack the causes of environmental degradation. When there are threats of serious and irreversible damage, lack of scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to prevent environmental degradation. The onus of proof is on the actor or developer to show that his action is environmentally benign.

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"Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India, (1996)" laid down that the precautionary principle requires authorities to anticipate and prevent environmental degradation and places the onus of proof on the actor or developer to show that his action is environmentally benign.

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