Srinagar, Feb. 5 -- The judiciary plays a pivotal role in promoting and upholding the rights of citizens. It also plays an important role in upholding the rights of citizens guaranteed under different environmental laws. The active role of the judiciary in upholding the rights of citizens and preserving the nation's constitutional and legal system is referred to as judicial activism. After the enactment of the Air (Prevention and Control) of Pollution Act in 1981, the Indian judicial system, particularly in the realm of environmental law, underwent a major transformation, abandoning its weaker stance in favor of charting new social justice possibilities. Environmental activism received a significant boost from judicial activism, especiall...