India is one of the few countries in the world with a special court just for environmental issues, the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Set up in 2010, it was meant to give quick justice in cases of pollution, deforestation, and other threats to nature, with a promise to decide cases within six months. On paper, …
Eco Courts in India: Are Green Tribunals making a real difference? Read More »
Climate change is often seen only as an environmental crisis, like ice melting, rising seas, and unpredictable weather. But its impact stretches far beyond nature. Do you know it’s also a legal challenge, because nations and institutions must decide who is responsible for the damage and what obligations they carry. It’s an ethical dilemma, raising …
As a Law student deeply interested in constitutional law, I find the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on Delhi’s stray dogs not just a case about animals, but a reflection of how our judiciary balances rights, duties, and the idea of humane governance. Recently, on August 22, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark …
Stray Dogs and Sustainable Cities: Lessons from the Supreme Court’s Ruling Read More »
When we talk about environmental protection under the Indian Constitution, Article 21, the Right to Life often steals the spotlight. Over the years, the judiciary has interpreted this Article to include the right to a clean and healthy environment. But is that all our Constitution offers when it comes to sustainable development? As a law …
Sustainable Development & Indian Constitution: More than just Article 21? Read More »
If you are an environment enthusiast you must know of how the Uttarakhand High Court declared, Ganga and Yamuna a ‘legal person’ in 2017. Most people though aware of the news, lack clarity on what it meant? What happened (and how)? Why was the decision reversed? (And why is it such a big deal?) We …
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