The Supreme Court has issued a landmark directive to the government, ordering the establishment of a climate change authority within 14 days.
The directive came during the hearing of a case concerning the establishment of such an authority, underscoring the court's commitment to addressing environmental challenges.
During the proceedings, the Supreme Court emphasized the urgency of setting up the authority, stipulating that it must be operational within the given timeframe. Additionally, the court mandated that a comprehensive report regarding the authority's establishment be submitted within two weeks.
Furthermore, the court announced that it would conduct further hearings on the climate change case in the first week of June.
This directive from the Supreme Court underscores the critical importance of addressing climate change issues and highlights the judiciary's role in promoting environmental sustainability and protection.