Kerala High Court Recognizes Environmental Rights of Future Generations
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- 21 Mar 2025 --
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In a ground breaking ruling, the Kerala High Court has ruled that future generations have legal standing in environmental litigation, strengthening the fight against climate change.
The case was filed by a youth advocacy group challenging a large-scale construction project in an ecologically sensitive area. They argued that the project would cause irreversible damage, depriving future generations of their right to a healthy environment.
Justice Vinod Balakrishnan, delivering the verdict, emphasized:
🌿 Environmental resources must be preserved as a trust for future generations.
🌿 The “precautionary principle” should guide all development projects.
🌿 Advocacy groups can act on behalf of unborn generations in legal proceedings.
Legal experts say this ruling sets a strong precedent, empowering climate activists to challenge projects that endanger environmental sustainability.
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