Lawyers urge CJI retracts SC's 'unfair observations' against environmental activists
A group of 72 legal professionals has written to the Chief Justice of India, urging a retraction of the Supreme Court's recent comments regarding environmental activists. They argue that the court's remarks unfairly portray these activists as obstructive rather than as defenders of ecological rights. The letter emphasizes the importance of recognizing environmental litigation as a legitimate part of constitutional governance.
- ▪A group of 72 lawyers and activists has demanded the Chief Justice retract the Supreme Court's comments on environmental activists.
- ▪The Supreme Court suggested that environmental activists do not support any developmental projects.
- ▪The letter argues that the court's observations undermine the role of citizens in enforcing environmental laws.
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Lawyers urge CJI retracts SC's 'unfair observations' against environmental activistsLawyers urge CJI retracts SC's 'unfair observations' against environmental activistsPublished on: May 21, 2026 3:30 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, A group of 72 lawyers, law students, law faculty, law researchers, and activists trained in law have written an open letter to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, demanding a retraction of the Supreme Court's recent observations on the practice of filing pleas to stall developmental projects.Lawyers urge CJI retracts SC's 'unfair observations' against environmental activistsA Bench comprising the CJI and Justice on May 11 had said, "Show us even a single project in this country where these alleged environmental activists have said that we welcome this…
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