Climate Justice: 75 Years of Supreme Court – 75 Judgments that Built Climate Jurisprudence in India

Climate Justice: 75 Years of Supreme Court – 75 Judgments that Built Climate Jurisprudence in India is a pioneering legal publication authored by Sudhir Mishra, offering a comprehensive analysis of the judicial foundations of climate and environmental law in India. Marking seventy-five years of the Supreme Court of India, the book brings together seventy-five landmark judgments that have significantly contributed to the development of climate jurisprudence and environmental governance.The publication explores key constitutional principles, environmental rights, sustainable development doctrines, precautionary principles, intergenerational equity, public trust doctrine, and judicial activism that have shaped India’s environmental legal framework. Through detailed examination of historic rulings, readers gain insight into how the Supreme Court has balanced economic development with environmental protection while addressing emerging climate challenges.Designed for legal professionals, environmental law practitioners, academics, researchers, policymakers, and students, the book serves as an authoritative reference on climate justice in India. It highlights the judiciary’s pivotal role in advancing environmental accountability and safeguarding natural resources for future generations.An indispensable addition to any legal or environmental library, this book provides valuable perspectives on the intersection of constitutional law, environmental protection, and climate change, making it a significant contribution to contemporary legal scholarship.