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TOP COURT’S GREEN GOVERNANCE, CAUSE FOR UNCERTAINTY Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has increasingly shifted from its traditional role of judicial review to issuing forward-looking, quasi-regulatory directions in environmental cases. This trend has emerged due to regulatory failure and administrative inaction, compelling the Court to step in through tools like continuing …
Read MoreRight to Healthy Environment and Constitutional Responsibility Why in the News? Amid worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR, renewed debate has emerged on recognising the right to a healthy environment as an explicit fundamental right, building on judicial interpretations of Article 21 and strengthening the state’s constitutional responsibility for environmental protection. This debate includes discussions on …
Read MoreSupreme Court Strengthens Bustard Conservation Through Power Restrictions Why in the News? The Supreme Court expanded priority conservation areas for the Great Indian Bustard in Rajasthan and Gujarat, restricting new overhead power lines, wind turbines, and large solar projects to reduce bird fatalities from power infrastructure. This decision reflects the growing importance of environmental jurisprudence …
Read MoreSupreme Court Questions Stubble Burning Blame in Delhi Pollution Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has stated that farmers cannot be scapegoated for Delhi’s pollution, noting that pollution persisted despite a sharp fall in stubble-burning cases. It asked the CAQM to examine other major pollution sources and revisit its action plan. Supreme Court’s …
Read MoreSC Verdict Weakens India’s Environmental Protection Framework Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has allowed post-facto environmental clearances, reversing its earlier 2022 Vanashakti ruling that banned them as illegal. This decision has triggered widespread concern among environmental experts, given India’s severe air …
Read MoreSupreme Court Empowers CAQM for Stronger Pollution Control Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has allowed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to take proactive measures to curb the severe air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR, including implementing higher-level GRAP restrictions earlier than scheduled after air quality reached alarming levels. This decision comes …
Read MoreSupreme Court Calls for Disaster Tag to Wildlife Conflicts Why in the News? The Supreme Court has directed all States to consider declaring human–wildlife conflict as a natural disaster, enabling higher compensation and faster relief. The Court also issued strict orders on tiger reserve management, including restoring the degraded ecology of Corbett Tiger Reserve. This …
Read MoreSupreme Court Probes Farmers’ Evasion of Satellite Monitoring Why in News (40 words): The Supreme Court of India has decided to examine whether farmers are timing stubble burning to evade satellite surveillance. The Court issued notices to Punjab and Haryana governments to submit updated reports on stubble-burning incidents worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR. Supreme Court’s …
Read MoreClean Air as a Fundamental Right to Life Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Important International Institutions GS Paper – 3 Conservation Why in the News? Citizens, parents, and environmental advocates recently gathered at India Gate, demanding accountability and urgent action to address Delhi’s toxic air crisis. The protest highlighted the absence of a health-centric approach …
Read MoreGREAT NICOBAR REVIVES THE ISSUE OF NATURE’S LEGAL RIGHTS Why in the news? Several legal precedents exist worldwide that emphasize the protection of territories and natural resources. Ecologically, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are among the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots, serving as a global carbon sink and climate regulator. However, the development approach to these …
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