Question Q.2GS2GS2
Recently, the Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include the "right against the adverse effects of climate change". In this context, citing relevant case laws, discuss the role played by Indian judiciary in 'constitutionalization' of environmental issues.
Main Body
In the Ranjit Singh case, the SC has expanded the scope of Article 14 and 21. It is a progressive step that include the evolving modern human fundamental right.
Benefits of expanding the Scope
1Bringing the justice and inclusivity
2It also calls for greater impact of climate change on our life.
3Form of Reformative justice → need to follow NDC targets sustainably.
Case laws related to environment
Case laws related to environment
1Guruswami Kumar → Here the SC included the polluters pay principle.
2MC Mehta Case → Given the times for environmental cracker busting.
3NGT have given orders to segregate the waste/garbage at the source.
4Usage of Bharat VI vehicles, strict rules on pollution.
5Use of green crackers and banning of plastic.
130 words11 paragraphs
Conclusion
Hence the expanded scope has included various elements to protect the human from adverse effect of environment.
17 words
- Identifies the correct case law (Ranjit Singh)
- Explains the progressive nature of the judgment
- Lists concrete benefits of expansion
- Links to NDC targets showing policy integration
- Addresses the question structure
- Provides multiple case law examples
- Links judicial decisions to practical outcomes
- Shows progression of environmental jurisprudence
- Includes recent initiatives like green crackers and Bharat VI
- Comprehensive conclusion
Topper
Aniket Ranjan
AIR 482025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Right to Privacy and Article 21
Environmental rights and climate change jurisprudence
Writing Stats
147
Total words
11
Paragraphs
formal and analytical
Tone