Question

    In which landmark case did the Supreme Court hold that

    Section 3(3) authorities constituted under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 have power to issue closure directions under Section 5?
    A Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum v. Union of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B M.C. Mehta v. Union of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. Union of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Sterlite Industries v. Union of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Research Foundation for Science v. Union of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd. v. Union of India (2013) specifically upheld Section 5 closure powers through Section 3(3) authorities.​

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