Safeguarding Human Rights Through Environmental Protection: An Analysis of Article 21 of the Constitution of India
Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: Environmental protection is crucial for safeguarding human rights, particularly in the face of growing environmental degradation and climate change. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, which courts have interpreted to include the right to a clean and healthy environment. This research paper analyzes the role of Article 21 in safeguarding human rights through environmental protection in India. It examines the constitutional provisions, judicial decisions, and legal frameworks related to environmental protection and human rights in India. The paper highlights the challenges faced in implementing environmental laws and policies in India, and suggests measures to ensure effective enforcement and protection of human rights. The study concludes that Article 21 plays a critical role in protecting human rights through environmental protection, and that greater efforts are needed to promote environmental justice and sustainable development in India.
Author: Bhattacharya, Bhupal
Institution: Banasthali University
Language: English
Topic: Environmental law and policy
Subfield: Law
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7217281691