30. In M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
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What is 30. In M.C. Mehta v. Union of India authority for?
The Supreme Court's exercise of powers under Article 32 read with Article 142 to prevent environmental degradation and uphold Fundamental Rights under Article 21 is a fundamental issue. The case discusses sustainable development principles, derived from Articles 21, 48-A, and 51-A(g) of the Constitution, and the option to impose future bans on activities like mining.
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M.C. Mehta v. Union of India · 2004 · SCC 12 · Article 21 · Article 48-A · Article 51-A(g) · environmental degradation · sustainable development · intergenerational equity · Article 32 · Article 142 · mining ban