Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Dissents On Retrospective Environmental Clearance

The article covers Justice Ujjal Bhuyan’s dissent criticizing a review judgment that upheld retrospective environmental clearances. He argued that the majority’s view weakens environmental safeguards and is a retrograde step in ecological jurisprudence. The dissent emphasises sustainable development, statutory compliance, and the dangers of legitimizing past violations. It highlights the influence of minority opinions in shaping long-term legal evolution and public policy debates.