Updated Introduction

• Topic Overview: Examination of a landmark Supreme

Court judgment establishing a new constitutional climate
right.

• Context and Significance: Introduction of the case

M.K. Ranjitsinh, which established a right against the
adverse effects of climate change based on Articles 14
and 21 of the Indian Constitution.

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The Landmark Judgment of M.K. Ranjitsinh

• Background: Case brought to protect the Great Indian

Bustard from extinction threats including climate
change.

• Judicial Innovation: The Supreme Court recognized a

constitutional right to be free from the adverse effects of
climate change.

• Legal Basis: Expansion of Article 21 (Right to Life) and

Article 14 (Right to Equality) to include climate rights.

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Implications for Climate Litigation

• Shift in Jurisprudence: Transition from indirect climate

litigation to direct recognition of climate rights.

• Impact on Vulnerable Populations: Emphasis on

protecting indigenous, tribal, and low-income
communities disproportionately affected by climate
change.

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Comparative Global Perspective

• International Context: Discuss how India's approach

compares with climate litigation trends in jurisdictions
like the USA, EU, and Australia.

• Learning from Global Practices: Insights into how

international climate litigation can influence or guide
Indian legal strategies.

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Challenges and Critiques of the Judgment

• Critiques of the Approach: Discussion on the

anthropocentric focus and potential oversights regarding
ecological impacts.

• Legal and Technical Challenges: Analysis of the

Supreme Court's handling of renewable energy and
transmission line issues raised in the case.

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Future of Climate Litigation and Legislation in India

• Legislative Gaps: Highlight the absence of

comprehensive climate legislation in India.

• Call to Action: The need for holistic, integrated climate

policies and laws to ensure effective climate governance
and justice.

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Conclusion: Strategic Path Forward

• Urgency and Action: Emphasize the importance of

judicial, legislative, and societal collaboration to tackle
climate change.

• Vision for Climate Justice: Reinforce the role of the

judiciary in leading the charge for climate justice and
sustainable development.

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