Yamuna Pollution & the NGT: Why Environmental Courts Matter

Environmental protection in India finds its strongest ally in the National Green Tribunal (NGT). In cases like Tapesh Bhardwaj vs. Union of India, the NGT has shown it can hold municipal bodies accountable for river pollution. Citizens can approach the NGT for any substantial question relating to environment without the complex formalities of a civil court. It is a specialized forum that prioritizes the polluter pays principle.