Question

What is the result of PIL that is applied in Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra vs. State of U.P?

(a) The Supreme Court prohibited the continuance of mining operations

(b) The Supreme Court allows continuance of mining operations

(c) The Supreme Court withheld the judgment to 2020

(d) The Supreme Court asked the opinion of Central Government

The question was asked in an online quiz.

My enquiry is from Public Policy and PILs topic in section India’s Efforts for Environmental Protection of Energy Management

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) The Supreme Court prohibited the continuance of mining operations

The explanation is: In the area of environmental protection, PIL has proved to be an effective tool. In Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra vs. State of Uttar Pradesh. The Supreme Court prohibited the continuance of mining operations terming it to be adversely affecting the environment.