International conference on Environmental Diversity & Environmental Jurisprudence: National and International Perspective at Chandigarh University commences. Hon’ble Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat ) is the Chief Guest.
Dignitaries include Judges from Supreme Court of India, High Courts of India, distinguished persons in academia, United Nations, Judges from across the world. 
Justice Surya Kant of #SupremeCourt quotes Vedas to say “Earth is my mother and I am her son.”
Justice Surya Kant speaks of how PILs has helped protect the environment “The PIL and dilution of procedural impediments have ensured that people can approach the courts to redress any issue with regard to environment.” #SupremeCourt
Justice Surya Kant speaks of the #SupremeCourt ’s judgment in permitting roads to be constructed to the border of China for defence purposes (Citizens for Green Doon). He says the court struck a balance between the need of the country and protection of environment Himalayas.
Justice Surya Kant speaks of the role played by the Apex Court of Brazil to ensure the protection of Amazon the “Lungs of the world” #SupremeCourt
Justice Surya Kant speaking of sustainable growth says “Measures for economic revival post #Covid_19 should be devised sustainably.”
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