Giving the green signal: The Supreme Court and the environment
The Court has relied on judicial innovation but the development imperative prevents it from committing to eco-centrism in an era of crisis
Analysis
In this Issue, we bring you five important judgements from 16 March to 20 March 2026
23rd Mar 2026
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Analysis
While the Court strongly pushed for conservation in crucial environmental cases, it prioritised development projects in others
4th Jan 2025
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Analysis
The new-look Forest Conservation Act is shot through with broad exemptions, lack of definitions and a centralising tendency.
29th Dec 2023
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The Court has relied on judicial innovation but the development imperative prevents it from committing to eco-centrism in an era of crisis