Assessing the Impact of National Green Tribunal on the Development of Environmental Jurisprudence in India

Abstract

The National Green Tribunal, often known as the NGT, was established in India in the year 2010 with the purpose of mediating environmental disputes and upholding environmental regulations. The Supreme Court of India was once in charge of carrying out these functions. Throughout the history of its existence, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in India has played a significant role in contributing to the development of environmental law. An analysis of the impact that India's National Green Tribunal (NGT) has had on the development of environmental legislation in the country is the purpose of this research project. The inquiry makes use of a qualitative research technique, which comprises completing an in-depth review of relevant literature and case laws.1 “This approach was chosen because it allows for a more in-depth understanding of the topic at hand. examines the significant cases that the NGT has ruled on in order to explore the part that the NGT has played in the development of environmental jurisprudence; the analysis will focus on the cases that the NGT has decided upon. In addition to this, the paper offers an analysis of the challenges faced by the NGT throughout the process of developing environmental legislation and gives recommendations for methods to increase the effectiveness of the organisation. According to the results of the study, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has made a significant contribution to the growth of environmental jurisprudence in India by delivering timely and specialised justice in environmental cases. This contribution was made possible as a result of the NGT's commitment to environmental protection. However, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) is struggling with a variety of environmental challenges, such as a lack of staff and resources, the need of specialised knowledge, and the absence of judicial independence. These issues all contribute to the degradation of the environment. Taking on these challenges front on would not only assist the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in becoming more successful in its mandate to generate environmental legislation, but it will also serve to promote sustainable development in India.