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@article{171414,
        author = {Samridhi Sharma},
        title = {Effectiveness of Environmental PIL in India; Constitutional Manifestation},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {7},
        pages = {3142-3147},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=171414},
        abstract = {The Indian Supreme Court, in the early 1980s, introduced the concept of Public Interest Litigation (PIL), allowing law cases in the public interest to be brought against the government, communities, or individuals. This was facilitated by an amendment to the Indian Constitution. PIL has proven to be an effective tool for environmental preservation. Empirical evidence indicates that the use of PIL in environmental contexts is beneficial. Although the term "the right to life" as defined in Article 21 of the Indian Constitution initially lacked an expanded dimension, Indian courts began to broaden its interpretation through legal precedent. This expansion raises the challenge of finding a balance between protecting the environment and advancing human civilization.},
        keywords = {Public Interest Litigation, environmental protection, lawsuits, Supreme Court, mining operations, pollution, fundamental rights.},
        month = {December},
        }