Polluted environment affects directly the health – mental as well as physical , of human beings, and therefore, it is human beings, whose survival has become difficult due to change in physical ,chemical and biological conditions of the environment .Discharge of effluents into the atmosphere, oil spills, dumping of refuse, acid rain and noise are some of instances of pollution that has considerably affected the quality of human life. They have a direct impact on a number of economic, social ,cultural , civil and Political rights.
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Right to live in a Healthy environment is a fundamental Human right. The Apex Court has dealt with a issue in a number of Cases. In M.C.Mehta v/s union of India ( A.I.R.1987SC965) and Ratlam Municipality v/s Vardhi Chand A.I.R. 1980 SC1622, the Apex Court held that the’Right to life’ under Article 21 means a life of dignity to be lived in a proper environment free from the danger to diseases and infections.
