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Supreme Court of India rules that right against climate change is a fundamental and human right

www.thehindu.com Right against climate change a distinct fundamental and human right, SC judgment

Supreme Court recognizes fundamental right against climate change, linking it to Articles 21 and 14, emphasizing solar power transition in India.

Right against climate change a distinct fundamental and human right, SC judgment

The Supreme Court of India, in a case concerning the protection of the Great Indian Bustard, ruled that the right against climate change is a fundamental right. Fundamental rights are rights guaranteed by the constitution (such as the rights to equality and personal freedom) or 'interpreted' as such by the Supreme Court (so far, only the right to privacy). They apply to all Indian residents, rather than only citizens, and cannot be removed except by constitutional amendment. The court also set up an expert panel to monitor the protection of the bird, and urged governments to speed up expansion of solar power.

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