अमरनाथ तीर्थस्थान मामला (स्वतः संज्ञान)
(2013) 3 SCC 247 — Supreme Court of India
Right to life under Article 21 includes right to live with dignity, safety, and clean environment. Religious tourism must balance with environmental protection.
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AIR 2011 SC 1989, (2011) 7 SCC 639 — Supreme Court of India
Rules relating to maintainability of PIL explained — PIL must not be used for personal gain or as a publicity tool. Courts must scrutinize bona fides of PIL petitioners.
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AIR 2000 SC 3751, (2000) 10 SCC 664 — Supreme Court of India
Large dam construction permitted subject to compliance with environmental conditions, proper rehabilitation of displaced persons, and monitoring by authorities.
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(1987) 2 SCC 295 — Supreme Court of India
Courts should give due regard to environmental protection. When government takes a conscious decision aware of environmental implications, courts will not interfere unless mala fides proved.
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