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Between Philosophy And Law: The Juridical Imagination Of The Forgotten Subjects Of Nature




Shubham Shushma Baadkar, B.A. LL.B., Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law

Samiksha Sharma, B.A.LL.B., KES’ Shri Jyantilal H. Patel Law College


ABSTRACT


The relationship between nature, humans and non-human animals has shifted from benevolence to domination, leading to both ethical and ecological imbalances. While non-human animals share fundamental biological traits and have inherent rights to co-exist, humans, known to be the apex species, often exploit them through neglect. In India, constitutional and policy frameworks mandate compassion for living beings, yet animal welfare remains in a shell. This research paper critically examines the hypocrisy of the human superiority complex. This paper will delve into how coexistence is preached, but exploitation persists, further arguing for an urgent shift from tokenistic measures to genuine stewardship of the ecosystem.


Keywords: nature, humans, animals, co-existence, judiciary, India, hypocrisy, welfare, legal rights, personhood, exploitation



Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

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Abbreviation: IJLLR

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ISSN: 2582-8878

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Website: www.ijllr.com

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Accessibility: Open Access

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License: Creative Commons 4.0

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