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Legal Rights of Rivers: A Paradigm Shift in Environmental Jurisprudence

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Published on 05th June 2025 Authored By: Amritava Pramanik Department of Law, University of Calcutta Abstract This article explores the changing perspectives on granting legal rights to rivers and ecosystems, which marks a significant shift in environmental law. The existing and traditional ecological laws are not sufficient to safeguard these natural entities. This article explores […]

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VELLORE CITIZENS WELFARE FORUM vs UNION OF INDIA (1996) 5 SCC 647

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Published on: 30th December 2024 Authored by: Tejaswinee Mohanty SOA NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF LAW FACTS: [1] An NGO called the “Vellore Citizen Welfare Forum” filed a public interest petition under Article 32 of the Constitution alleging that 900 tyrannies located in five districts of Tamil Nadu were releasing untreated sewage water, which was severely polluting

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Stockholm Declaration

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Published On: 2nd November, 2024 Authored By: Kavidharani R Presidency University, Bangalore Introduction One such human right that is gradually gaining recognition from a variety of sources worldwide is the right to a clean and healthy environment. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which deals with the preservation of life and personal liberty, enumerates this

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Environmental Law: A Comprehensive Examination of Modern Legislation and Practices

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Published On: 31st October, 2024 Authored By: Kashish Goyal Gitarattan International Business School (GGSIPU) Introduction Environmental law represents a critical framework for safeguarding our planet’s health and ensuring sustainable development. In an era marked by unprecedented ecological challenges, the legal domain has evolved to address multifaceted issues ranging from climate change to biodiversity conservation. This

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A paper on Environmental Law: Research and Analysis

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Published On: 26th October, 2024 Authored By: Dorothy Kashyap NEF Law College Protection and preservation of the environment are the primary goals of environmental law, which is a crucial framework. A number of important aspects of environmental law are investigated in this research article. These aspects include laws pertaining to waste management, environmental impact assessment

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