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Vulnerability Assessment — Key Cases & Reports
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Key Cases & Reports
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
1987This landmark environmental case established the state's positive obligation to protect citizens from environmental hazards and disasters. The Court held that the Right to Life…
Bandhua Mukti Morcha v. Union of India
1984This case expanded the interpretation of Article 21 to include socio-economic rights and established that the right to life encompasses protection from conditions that threaten…
Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India
1996This case established the precautionary principle and polluter pays principle in Indian environmental law. The Court emphasized that environmental protection requires proactive…