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Analysis of Articles 48A & 51-A (g) of the Constitution of India

Author(s) Dhirjyoti Deka
Country India
Abstract The research paper discussed the provision of Art. 48A & Art. 51-A (g) of our Constitution and tries to outline the importance of these Articles and their role in developing the environmental jurisprudence in India. The research paper also talks about 42nd Amendment 1976 which inserted Art. 48A and Art.51(g) in the Constitution. The importance of these two Articles lies in the fact that the Constitution of India speaks directly to protect and preserve our environment and the citizen must protect the environment to make the whole country a suitable place to live in. The paper also tries to discuss some of the case laws which is related to environmental law and Art.48A & Art.51 (g). In a nutshell, it can be said that the research paper discusses Art. 48(A) Directive Principles of State Policy, Art. 51A(g) Fundamental Duties, out of the various Fundamental Duties mentioned in Art.51A, Art.51A(g) is very important in terms of environmental law since it says that Indian citizens must protect it's surrounding and environment and it also discusses the 42nd Amendment, 1976. The research paper concludes that the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, of 1976 was essential for developing environmental laws in India and protecting the country from the environmental hazards caused due to land pollution, water pollution, and air pollution. The research paper also finds that it is not only the duty of the government to take care of the natural surroundings and environment but the citizen of the country is also responsible for the protection of its surroundings and environment. The research paper followed the doctrinal method of research to find its conclusion.
Field Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In Volume 4, Issue 6, November-December 2022
Published On 2022-11-18
Cite This Analysis of Articles 48A & 51-A (g) of the Constitution of India - Dhirjyoti Deka - IJFMR Volume 4, Issue 6, November-December 2022. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2022.v04i06.1037
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2022.v04i06.1037
Short DOI https://doi.org/grb597

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