M/S. Mutha Associates & Ors vs State Of Maharashtra & Ors

The Supreme Court reiterated that under Article 21 of the Constitution, the right to life includes the right to a clean environment. The Court emphasized that environmental degradation adversely affects the quality of life and held that the State has a duty to protect and improve the environment for the benefit of present and future generations. The judgment reinforced the principle that environmental rights are integral to the right to life, thereby mandating proactive measures for environmental conservation.