The doctrine of SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT was recognised by the Supreme Court in NARMADA BACHAO ANDOLAN v. UNION OF INDIA, (2000) 10 SCC 664 as a:
Aconcept that should be ignored in favour of pure economic growth (cf. Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India, (2000) 10 SCC 664; Brundtland Commission Report 1987)
Bconcept applicable only to developed Western countries (cf. Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India, (2000) 10 SCC 664; Brundtland Commission Report 1987)
Cpurely abstract philosophical concept with no legal force (cf. Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India, (2000) 10 SCC 664; Brundtland Commission Report 1987)
Dbalancing concept between environmental protection and economic development — development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. balancing concept between environmental protection and economic development — development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
1. The doctrine of SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT emerged from the Brundtland Commission Report 'Our Common Future' (1987), which defined it as: 'development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.'
2. In Narmada Bachao Andolan v. UoI (2000), the Supreme Court applied sustainable development doctrine to the Sardar Sarovar Dam project, balancing environmental and developmental considerations.
3. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum (1996) had earlier described sustainable development as 'a balancing concept between ecology and development.'
4. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: EPA 1986 / Constitution of India / Stockholm/Rio/Paris / Indian SC environmental jurisprudence — Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India, (2000) 10 SCC 664; Brundtland Commission Report 1987_
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