Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum v. Union of India
(1996) 5 SCC 647 · Supreme Court of India
Precautionary principle and polluter pays are part of Indian environmental law.
Unit III · Environmental Law
Sectoral statutes and the National Green Tribunal
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 | 3–5 | Central Government powers |
| Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 | 19–22 | Air pollution control areas and restrictions |
| National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 | 14–15 | Jurisdiction and relief |
| Biological Diversity Act, 2002 | 3–7 | Access to biological resources |
Landmark cases
Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. Union of India
(1996) 3 SCC 212 · Supreme Court of India
Polluter pays was applied to chemical-industry pollution.