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SC suspends eco clearance for international airport in Goa
Why in news?
- Supreme Court in a recent judgment has suspended the environmental clearance granted for an international airport at Mopa in Goa.
- It has also observed that the health of the environment is key to preserving the right to life.
More in news
- What has been observed by the bench?(1) Bench of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and Hemant Gupta upheld the need to strengthen the ‘environmental rule of law’ for both intra and inter-generational equity.(2) Apex court said transparency is necessary for the robust enforcement of environmental rule of law.(3) Most direct effect of a strong rule of law is protection of the environment.(4) A firm regime against environmental exploitation would:
- Strengthen rule of law more broadly.
- Support sustainable economic and social development.
- Protect public health.
- Contribute to peace and security by avoiding and defusing conflict.
- Protect human and constitutional rights.
Source
The hindu