THE ROLE OF JUDICIARY IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD)

Authors

  • T.M. Jethani Research Scholar (Part-Time), School of Law, Vel-Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • S. T. Naidu Research Supervisor and Associate Professor of Law, School of Law, Vel-Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.1788

Keywords:

Environmental Protection, Environmental Challenges, Air Pollution

Abstract [English]

India with its diverse ecosystem and population faces numerous environmental challenges. From Air pollution and deforestation to water scarcity and Biodiversity loss, the country's natural resources are Under significant pressure. In this context, the role of the Judiciary becomes paramount in ensuring environmental protection. The Indian judiciary has played a crucial role in interpreting and enforcing environmental Laws adjudicating disputes, safeguarding environmental rights and shaping environmental governance. India has inherited a culture of tolerance, equity and Compassion for animate objective. Air, water, land, animal plants, and human beings are creations of one superior power - God. Therefore, the fundamental ethics of behavior of each other was to be in harmony with each other because it is realised that each one of them is dependent on one other and destruction or damage to the other is the destruction of Self and is complementary to each other.

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Published

2024-06-30

How to Cite

Jethani, T., & Naidu, S. T. (2024). THE ROLE OF JUDICIARY IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD). ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, 5(1), 1691–1697. https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.1788