Aashika. V, B.A L.L.B Hons., SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur
ABSTRACT:
The case chosen to discuss this topic is Rural Litigation And Entitlement Kendra vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (AIR 1985 S.C. 652, 1985 SCR (3) 169, popularly called as the “Dehradun valley litigation case” or the “Doon valley case”, is the first case of its kind that focused on the ecological balance and the environment. This case resolved the issues between the development and the conservation. This case is probably the first case included to show that protection of forest and the environment is being done by the judicial activism by entertaining Public interest litigations under Art 32 and 226 of the Constitution of India. The Supreme Court and the High Court tried to take up this issue by allowing the petition filed under Art 32 and Art 226 respectively and promoted sustainable development.
Citation: Rural Litigation and entitlement Kendra vs. State of U.P 652, 1985 SCR (3) 169, 1985 SCC (3) 614, 1986 Supp SCC 517, 1985 2 1985 AIR
