ENVIRONMENTAL JURISPRUDENCE IN INDIA: SPECIAL CONTEXT OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS AND THE PLACE FOR COMMUNITY IN IT

Abstract

The environment and natural resources are affecting (deteriorating) at a rapid pace with (modernization), industrialization, urbanization and many other factors which is degrading the environment. The natural resources are being exploited, the natural energy forces are depleting and other types of pollution of water, air, sound, nature is taking place for unsustainable economic growth model developed by us. All these changes are in turn degrading the quality of life human lives. In order to control and put checks and balances on the degradation of the environment and the use of natural resources and energy usage, our judiciary took various steps to protect the environment which also led to the enactment of various legislations and guidelines along with establishment of specified judicial bodies such as national Green Tribunal for dealing with the environmental issues. This paper is an attempt to highlight and discuss the role played by judiciary in protecting the environment and preserving its sustainability.