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Sikkim High Court Initiates PIL on Climate Justice Following Nepal Floods

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Sep 19
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The High Court of Sikkim initiated a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning climate justice after noting the severe hardship caused by recent flash floods in Nepal. The floods, which occurred in central and northern Nepal following an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, resulted in 1,410 deaths and 6,145 missing. The court issued notices to the Railway Ministry, National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority, and the State Power Department as respondents in the PIL.

From thehindu.com, northeasttoday.in

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The court proceedings are based on the principle that the Himalayan landscape of Nepal is similar to Sikkim’s, necessitating the court's intervention. The bench appointed three legal experts to examine the issues arising from the proceedings. The matter is scheduled for its next hearing on October 6.

From thehindu.com

Who's involved

  • SikkimHost of the High Court that initiated the suo motu PIL regarding regional climate crisis.
  • NepalGeopolitical state whose recent flash floods prompted the court proceedings.
  • IndiaInfrastructure body whose operations are being scrutinized in the PIL.

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