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The Supreme Court has interpreted Article 21 (right to life) to include the right to a clean and healthy environment, reflecting Constitutional Morality's concern for ______ justice.
- procedural
- intergenerational
- retributive
- corrective
Answer: intergenerational
Environmental jurisprudence and Constitutional Morality: (a) Subhash Kumar v. State of Bihar (1991): Right to pollution-free water/air part of Article 21, (b) MC Mehta cases: Absolute liability for hazardous industries, (c) Intergenerational equity: Present generation holds environment in trust for future generations (principle in Sustainable Development). Constitutional Morality requires State to balance development with environmental protection, ensuring justice across generations.