M.C. Mehta vs Union Of Indi A & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of sustainable development in the context of public interest litigation concerning environmental degradation in Delhi. The Court emphasized the need for development to occur in harmony with environmental preservation, referencing the Brundtland Report and the Stockholm Declaration. The Court held that the delay in implementing orders for the surrender of plots for green spaces was unacceptable, highlighting the responsibility of the present generation to ensure a healthy environment for future generations.