The Evolution of Environmental Jurisprudence Through the Judgments of The National Green Tribunal

Abstract

This research aims to assess the effectiveness and the deliverance of the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal to enhance environmental sustainability and solutions and to overcome the environmental disputes/ issues/ problems through the review of some major NGT judgments in relation to forest and biodiversity, Suo Motu cognizance and Environmental interest litigation. The National Green Tribunal (NGT), established in 2010, has emerged as a pivotal judicial body in India dedicated to the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation. NGT provides legal remedy and an exclusive forum to address the issues related to the environment and for the enforcement of laws made for the protection of the environment. The method used in this research work is doctrinal to review the working and deliverance of the NGT based on the various sample cases of NGT, law regulation, and judicial rulings. By analyzing key directives in several environmental areas such as pollution control, forest and biodiversity protection, and environmental impact assessment, this article highlights the NGT's involvement in strengthening the applicability of environmental directives, guidelines, and principles, accountability of the pollution caused, and providing access to environmental justice