Author: Yash Rishikesh

Introduction The world is facing a serious climate crisis. Rising global temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, melting glaciers, rising sea levels, and frequent natural disasters are clear signs that the environment is under stress. India, with its huge population and rapid development, is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. While the executive and legislature play an important role in framing laws and policies, the judiciary has emerged as a strong guardian of the environment. In India, courts have often stepped in when the other two organs of government failed to act or acted too slowly. Through progressive interpretation of…