Archive · 19 Dec 2025
SC Rules Corporations Must Protect Environment
The Supreme Court of India said that companies must take care of the environment as part of their social responsibility.
This is not just a nice thing to do, but a duty they have under the Constitution.
The court was talking about protecting a big bird called the Great Indian Bustard, which is in danger.
Companies that do things like mining or making power near where these birds live must help protect them and their homes.
The court also said that companies should use their money meant for social good to help save these birds and their habitats.
They gave specific instructions on how to do this in places like Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Supreme Court rules corporations must include environmental protection in CSR
Companies cannot ignore environmental claims while asserting social responsibility
CSR funds for environment protection are a constitutional obligation, not charity
Court directs companies to fund conservation efforts for the Great Indian Bustard
Specific measures recommended for in-situ and ex-situ conservation in Rajasthan and Gujarat
- Who
- Supreme Court of India
- What
- Ruled that corporations have a duty to protect the environment under CSR
- When
- December 19, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To protect endangered species like the Great Indian Bustard and fulfill constitutional obligations
- Article 51A(g)
- Constitutional duty to protect environment
- Great Indian Bustard
- Endangered bird species
- CSR
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Priority Areas
- 14,013 sq km in Rajasthan, 740 sq km in Gujarat
- Power Corridor
- Up to 5 km width, 5 km south of Desert National Park
