Retired Supreme Court judge Justice A.S. Oka said, “No religion condones environmental destruction or cruelty to animals,” while stressing that every faith teaches compassion and care for nature at an SCBA lecture on clean air and climate justice.
The Chief Justice of India, Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, today refused to entertain a petition seeking judicial directives to combat superstition, emphasizing that education, societal reform, and legislative action are essential. The Court stressed that courts cannot address all societal problems and that the responsibility of addressing such issues lies with civil society and democratic institutions.
Supreme Court referred to Article 51A of the Indian Constitution, which outlines the fundamental duties of every citizen. In an important ruling emphasizing environmental conservation, the Supreme Court of India has reinforced the crucial role of both citizens and the state in protecting trees. This decision aligns with the growing global urgency to address environmental […]
