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Ecological Equity and India’s Constitution

Ecological Equity Needs Stronger Constitutional Protection Syllabus: GS-2: Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment , (EIA), Sustainable Development, Climate Change Why in the News ? Ecological inequality is emerging as a major but under-recognised dimension of inequality in India.Himalayan, Northeastern and Western Ghats regions bear disproportionately high ecological and disaster-management responsibilities while often receiving …

14Aug 2026

SC Environmental Law: Key Decisions & Impact

SC HAS NURTURED ENVIRONMENTAL LAW. DO ITS DECISIONS LOOK DISTANT TODAY? Syllabus: GS-3: Conservation Environmental pollution and degradation Why in the News? The debate over the Supreme Court’s environmental jurisprudence has acquired renewed significance amid growing conflicts between environmental protection and infrastructure-led development. The Court has historically developed landmark principles such as absolute liability, polluter …

30Jul 2026

SC Curbs Retrospective Environmental Clearance

Supreme Court Curbs Retrospective Environmental Clearance Through Administrative Orders Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has struck down the 2021 Office Memorandum (OM) that allowed ex post facto Environmental Clearance (EC) for projects started without prior approval. The judgment reinforces the precautionary principle, rule of law, and environmental governance under the Environment (Protection) …

10Jul 2026

Delhi HC Questions NBWL Standing Committee

DELHI HC QUESTIONS CONSTITUTION OF STANDING COMMITTEE OF NATIONAL BOARD FOR WILDLIFE Why in the News? High Court Hearing: The Delhi High Court questioned the Centre over the constitution of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) while hearing a PIL alleging violation of statutory provisions. Key Concern: Petitioners alleged that the …

27May 2026

Supreme Court Reviews Wetland Protection Rules

Supreme Court Examines Dilution Of India’s Wetland Protection Framework Why in the News ? The Supreme Court agreed to examine a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. Petitioners argued that the Rules dilute protection for many wetlands, weaken environmental clearances for projects affecting wetlands, and violate India’s obligations …

27May 2026

SC Strengthens Law on Ex Post Facto Clearances

Supreme Court Strengthens Environmental Jurisprudence On Ex Post Facto Clearances Why in the News ? The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment reinforcing environmental democracy by restricting ex post facto environmental clearances. The ruling emphasized that retrospective environmental clearances violate the precautionary principle and undermine the environmental impact assessment process mandated under the EIA Notification. …

09Jan 2026

SC Green Governance: Uncertainty Looms

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 …

23Dec 2025

Right to a Healthy Environment in the Constitution

Right 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 …

20Dec 2025

Supreme Court Boosts Great Indian Bustard Safety

Supreme 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 …

02Dec 2025

Supreme Court on Delhi Smog

Supreme 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 …

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