In the case of MK Ranjitsinh And Ors. v. Union of India, the Supreme Court has affirmed that individuals possess a "right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change", a right that is inferred through the combined interpretation of Article 14 and Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
Regarding Article 14, the Court emphasized that climate change impacts the right to equality, as disadvantaged communities are disproportionately affected by environmental degradation, leading to disparities in access to essentials like food and water.
As for Article 21, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, the Court underscored the importance of a clean environment in safeguarding these fundamental rights, emphasizing that no individual should be deprived of life or liberty due to environmental degradation.
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