The Supreme Court is reviewing whether environmental clearances can be granted retroactively, after projects have already started. The case puts India’s sustainability commitments under scrutiny, warning that allowing approvals post-facto sends a misleading signal. The editorial urges the court to strengthen the precautionary principle, treating prior clearance as a non-negotiable safeguard to deter environmental violations.
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