SC expands scope of rights to life, equality; says ‘climate crisis impacts...'
Hindustan Times. In the order, which was passed on March 21, and was uploaded recently, the bench formed an expert committee to suggest ways to balance two objectives, ie the protection of the critically endangered bird without hindering solar and wind projects in Rajasthan and Gujarat, which are an essential part of India's effort to achieve sustainable development goals.
The committee consists of independent experts, members of the National Board of Wildlife, power company representatives, and other stakeholders. The first report of the committee is expected to be out by July 31.
While addressing the concerns presented by the Centre, the bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud underlined that the “right to life is not fully realised", without a clean and stable environment. "The right to health (which is a part of the right to life under Article 21) is impacted due to factors such as air pollution, shifts in vector-borne diseases, rising temperatures, droughts, shortages in food supplies due to crop failure, storms, and flooding...
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