{"id":33047,"date":"2024-03-08T08:29:03","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T08:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=33047"},"modified":"2024-03-08T08:29:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T08:29:06","slug":"evolution-of-green-benches-in-our-judiciary-comment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/evolution-of-green-benches-in-our-judiciary-comment\/","title":{"rendered":"Evolution of &#8216;green benches&#8217; in our judiciary. Comment."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Refer &amp; Earn NOW<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Supreme Court of India<\/strong> interpreted <strong>Article 21<\/strong>, guaranteeing the fundamental right to <strong>individual liberty<\/strong>, to include the right to a wholesome environment. This groundbreaking interpretation, equating the right to a clean environment with the right to life, led to the creation of impactful laws for effective environmental compliance and enforcement. The Supreme Court, exercising its power under <strong>Article 142<\/strong> of the Constitution, established the <strong>Compensatory Afforestation Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA)<\/strong>, exemplifying environmental activism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d91980309c0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d91980309c0\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/evolution-of-green-benches-in-our-judiciary-comment\/#Evolution_of_Green_Courts_in_India\" title=\"Evolution of Green Courts in India\">Evolution of Green Courts in India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/evolution-of-green-benches-in-our-judiciary-comment\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/evolution-of-green-benches-in-our-judiciary-comment\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Green_Courts_in_India\"><\/span>Evolution of Green Courts in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The shortcomings of the executive in addressing environmental pressures resulting from changes in the country&#8217;s economic policies shifted the responsibility of environmental protection to the judiciary. In India, the judiciary, in some instances, not only interpreted the law but also assumed the role of constant monitoring and implementation through a series of <strong>public interest litigations (PILs)<\/strong> initiated in various courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A major outcome of this evolution was the establishment of the <strong>National Green Tribunal (NGT)<\/strong> through an act on October 8, 2010, under the <strong>National Green Tribunal Act 2010<\/strong>. The NGT was created for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases related to environmental protection, conservation of forests, and other natural resources, including the enforcement of legal rights related to the environment. The NGT, as a specialized body, possesses the necessary expertise to handle environmental disputes involving multidisciplinary issues. It is not bound by the procedures of the <strong>Code of Civil Procedure, 1908<\/strong>, but is guided by principles of natural justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tribunal&#8217;s dedicated jurisdiction in environmental matters aims to provide swift environmental justice and alleviate the burden of litigation in higher courts. The NGT is mandated to endeavor to dispose of applications or appeals finally within six months of filing. Initially set up at five locations, including New Delhi (the principal place of sitting), Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata, and Chennai, the NGT follows a circuit procedure to enhance accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NGT has played a significant role in recent environmental issues, such as cultural events on the Yamuna floodplains, the banning of ten-year-old diesel vehicles in Delhi, and the cancellation of mining licenses in Odisha. These cases underscore the importance of green courts in a country like India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/free-resources-for-upsc?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42398 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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