Supreme Court judge B. V. Nagarathna has called for declaring fragile and sensitive ecosystems as absolute no-go zones to protect biodiversity and environmental balance.
Speaking at the Justice S.B. Sinha 4th Endowment Memorial Lecture in Ranchi on March 28, 2026, Justice Nagarathna highlighted the growing pressure on natural habitats due to unchecked tourism. She said governments should avoid approving wildlife safaris in forest sanctuaries and instead focus on preserving critical habitats.
She stressed the need to identify and protect biologically important areas, heritage sites, bio-corridors, and eco-sensitive zones. According to her, these regions play a key role in maintaining biodiversity, regulating ecosystems, and helping address climate change through carbon absorption.
Justice Nagarathna also noted that the judiciary often has to step in to ensure environmental governance due to gaps in laws, slow regulatory action, and rapidly changing environmental risks.
Her remarks underline the importance of stronger conservation efforts and policy action to safeguard the environment for future generations.
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