Guardians Or Overreachers? The National Green Tribunal’s Jurisdictional Dilemma
- IJLLR Journal
- May 3
- 1 min read
Sure Sai Pranavi, Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune
ABSTRACT
The national green tribunal, a specialised judicial entity to address environmental conflicts and implement environmental regulations. Although its jurisdiction is clearly outlined in the national green tribunal act, cases of the tribunal acting beyond its legal boundaries have ignited discussions regarding judicial activism compared to overreach. This research paper explores the present jurisdiction of the national green tribunal, reviews case laws in which it has gone beyond its lawful authority, and assess whether such actions have been warranted for the sake of environmental protection. The paper ends with suggestions on whether the national green tribunal’s jurisdiction should be expanded to enhance the delivery of environmental justice.
Keywords: Jurisdiction, National Green Tribunal, Overreaching, Suggestions, Cases
