Supreme Court Recognizes 'Right Against Climate Change' as Fundamental Right

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India explicitly recognized the right against the adverse impacts of climate change as a distinct fundamental right under Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution. The ruling mandates the central government to formulate comprehensive policies to protect vulnerable coastal and agricultural communities from climate-induced displacement. Legal experts view this as a transformative step in India’s environmental jurisprudence and accountability.