Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Understanding the judiciary's role in governance, its contribution to environmental protection, the concept of judicial activism vs. restraint, and the evolution of environmental jurisprudence in India is crucial for GS2 (Polity) and GS3 (Environment).
The Indian judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court, has played a pivotal role in shaping environmental law and policy through landmark judgments, often adopting an activist stance to protect the environment and ensure sustainable development. This role involves interpreting constitutional provisions, enforcing statutory laws, and evolving new principles of environmental jurisprudence.