Article 48A of CoI : Article 48A: Protection And Improvement Of The Environment And Safeguarding Of Forests And Wild Life

Explanation using Example

Imagine a small town at the edge of a large forest, where a local government plans to build a new highway. Activists and environmentalists are concerned about the impact on the forest and its wildlife. They approach the court, citing Article 48A of the Constitution of India, which mandates the state to protect and improve the environment. The court orders an environmental impact assessment and finds that the proposed highway would severely damage the ecosystem. Based on Article 48A, the court directs the state to alter the highway plan to minimize environmental harm, demonstrating the practical application of this constitutional provision in protecting the forests and wildlife.