Tag: precautionary principle
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Supreme Court Divide: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan’s Dissent Over Recall Rhetoric and Environmental Precaution
Overview of the Dispute at the Supreme Court The Supreme Court of India witnessed a rare moment of judicial disagreement as Justice Ujjal Bhuyan publicly criticised the ruling recalled by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud’s predecessor, CJI B.R. Gavai, in a case involving environmental concerns and the standards of precautionary jurisprudence. Justice Bhuyan’s…
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Justice Bhuyan Slams Ruling, CJI Gavai Declines Rejoinder: A Debate Over Environmental Principles
Overview: A Contested Recall and a Divided Ruling A recent judicial exchange has brought climate and environmental jurisprudence back into the limelight. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan publicly dissented from the recall of a prior judgment led by Chief Justice (CJI) B R Gavai. The discord underscores a broader conversation within the judiciary about how environmental principles…