Polluter Pays Principle

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M. C. Mehta

v.

Kamal Nath and Others

Writ Petition (C) No. 182 of 1996

15.3.2002

JUDGMENT [Raju, J.]

M. C. Mehta

v.

Kamal Nath and Others

Writ Petition (C) No. 182 of 1996

[S. SAGHIR AHMAD, J.]

12.05.2000

ORDER

This case, which was finally decided by this Court by its judgment dated December 13, 1996 has been placed before us for determination of the quantum of pollution fine. It may be stated that the main case was disposed of with the following directions:

1. The public trust doctrine, as discussed by us in this judgment is a part of the law of the land.

M. C. Mehta

Vs

Kamal Nath and Others

Writ Petition (C) No. 182 of 1996

(Kuldip S. Saghir JJ)

13.12.1996

JUDGMENT

KULDIP SINGH, J. –

1. This Court took notice of the news item appearing in the Indian Express dated 25-2-1996 under the caption - "Kamal Nath dares the mighty Beas to keep his dreams afloat". The relevant part of the news item is as under :