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PRASTUTI UPADHAYAAIR 84· 2024

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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 'constitutionalizing' environmental issues.

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3Supporting environment over corporate interests: in the Niyamgiri Case in Odisha, ruled that companies can't acquire land without permission of Gram Sabha / tribal council (4) Supported banning of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on Diwali to prevent poor air quality (5) Right to clean environment recognized as a right under Article 21 in MC Mehta Case
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Hence the supreme court has been quite proactive in recognizing environmental rights of all people & constitutionalizing 'the

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PRASTUTI UPADHAYA

AIR 842024MGP

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

Right to Privacy and Article 21

Environmental Rights Protection

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