In-Short

Case: IN RE: 2 MILLION LIVES AT RISK, CONTAMINATION IN JOJARI RIVER, RAJASTHANCitation: 2025 INSC 1341The Supreme Court enforced the fundamental right to a healthy environment by constituting a High-Level Oversight Committee to remediate the decades-long pollution in Rajasthan's Jojari, Bandi, and Luni rivers, citing systemic administrative apathy.

1. Heading of the Judgment

IN RE: 2 MILLION LIVES AT RISK, CONTAMINATION IN JOJARI RIVER, RAJASTHAN
Citation: 2025 INSC 1341
Court: Supreme Court of India
Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No(s). 8 of 2025 (along with other tagged Civil Appeals)
Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta
Date of Order: November 21, 2025

2. Related Laws and Constitutional Provisions

The judgment extensively relies on the following constitutional and statutory frameworks:

• Article 21 of the Constitution of India (Right to Life and Personal Liberty): Interpreted to include the right to a pollution-free environment, clean water, and clean air.

• Article 48A (Directive Principles of State Policy): Directs the State to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife.

• Article 51A(g) (Fundamental Duties): Casts a duty upon every citiz

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