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.

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Article 14 and 21 are enshrined in Part-III fundamental rights of the Indian Constitution which give equality before law and right to life respectively. Expansion of Article 14 and 21 by Supreme Court SC is done by - Judicial Activism and Public Interest litigations. New Dimensions added by SC in respect of environment: • In MC Mehta case via a PIL, SC recognized right to clean environment as part of right to life u/a (21) • In Subhash KV vs. State of Bihar, also, supreme court mooted the relay

In Subhash KV vs. State of Bihar, also, supreme court mooted the relay • Honble SC recently recognized river as a living thing and having game rights as human being. • SC recently banned mining within 2 km of Sariska Tiger reserve to protect environment & biodiversity. • Enactment of National Green Tribunal NGT has also given impetus to environmental issues being duly to force. Other dimensions and steps taken for constitutionalization of environmental issues:- - Enactment of environment protection Act. - Recently, SC said, "Forest" under laws is hardly be treated as dictionary meaning of forest and not as per record as to protect non-roofing forest. - Judiciary is an way to help us achieve SDG(3).

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Judiciary is an way to help us achieve SDG(3).

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LAKSHAY AGGARWAL

AIR 1642025

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GS2GS2

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Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Right to Privacy and Article 21

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