CJI Surya Kant Inaugurates Library Honoring Justice Kuldip Singh's Environmental Legacy

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant inaugurated the refurbished Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar library dedicated to Justice Kuldip Singh, known as the 'Green Judge' for pioneering environmental jurisprudence in India. The CJI highlighted Justice Singh's contributions, including key doctrines like the 'polluter pays' and 'precautionary' principles. Emphasizing environmentally responsible development, he called for a balanced judicial approach that safeguards the environment without impeding sustainable growth, reflecting evolving governance needs amid India's economic progress.