pollutants in the atmosphere has also led to the development of respiratory illnesses in new-borns and young children. 6 In the words of Honourable Mr Justice M B Lokur of the Supreme Court of India: “the citizens of Delhi are paying a heavy price with hopelessly polluted air to breathe and consequent damage to their lungs, respiratory problems and possible damage to the brain of infants and children”. 7
The Supreme Court while expressing grave concern for the health of citizens has observed as follows:
“It is an established principle of law that the right to life, as envisaged under Article 21 of the Constitution of India includes the right to a decent environment. It includes within its ambit the right of a citizen to live in a clean environment. It has been held that the right to clean environment is a fundamental right. The right to live in an environment free from smoke and pollution follows from the
6 Supra Note 5 7 The Supreme Court of India in the case of M.C. Mehta v. Union of India,WP (C) NO. 4677 OF 1985, order dated December 15, 2017
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