Anju B

Across the globe, citizens and NGOs are increasingly suing corporations in court for their role in causing climate change. These landmark cases use human rights and tort law to seek legal orders forcing companies to reduce emissions and pay for climate damages. This litigation is becoming a powerful tool to hold major carbon producers directly accountable for their contributions to the global crisis.

Corporate social responsibility in India is now a mandatory strategic imperative, moving beyond charity to integral business practice. This shift is fundamentally altering how companies operate by legally obligating them to contribute to societal and environmental well-being. The evolving framework is pushing businesses to create measurable, sustainable impact, thereby reshaping their relationship with communities and the nation's development.

Victims of dowry harassment can seek severe legal consequences for the perpetrators. Key remedies include filing for divorce and claiming maintenance under civil law. Crucially, they can register a criminal case under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code for cruelty, which is non-bailable and non-compoundable. The Dowry Prohibition Act also allows for punishment for both giving and accepting dowry.