Aman Kumar, BA.LLB, Aligarh Muslim University, Center Murshidabad, WB & Pursuing LLM, Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, UP
Avantika Ahirwar, B.A LLB (Hons), School of Law, Lovely Professional University, Punjab
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the relationship between the right to clean environment and the right to life as guaranteed under the Article 21 of the Constitution. The person will be able to lead a good and happy life if he/she is healthy and is not suffering from any health hazards and he is not denied any of his other Fundamental rights. Further, the person will only remain healthy if he is living in the healthy environment and his surroundings are clean. We need fresh air to breathe, fresh water to drink, shelter to live, etc. These all we derive from the nature. So, in order to lead a dignified life one needs to protect his or her environment.
So, in order to reflect all the ideas, my assignment firstly talk about the concept of Right to Life under Article 21 of the constitution and how this concept has been broadened by the time. Then, I will be discussing the basic background of the environment. Further, I will talk about the Right to Clean Environment in relation to the Article 21 of the Constitution with the help of cases. In order to maintain the clean environment, it is possible that the right to development may be sacrificed. So, such types of issues are important to address in order to get the clear understanding.
