Himalayan Glaciers Granted Status of ‘living Entities’
An Indian court has recognised Himalayan glaciers, lakes and forests as "legal persons" in an effort to curb environmental destruction, ...
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India Declares Ganges, Yamuna Rivers As Human Entities
Two of India’s most iconic rivers, considered sacred by nearly a billion Hindus in the country, have been given the ...
India Grants Sacred Rivers Status of ‘legal Persons’
Two of India's holiest but most polluted rivers have been recognised as a "legal person" in a landmark court ruling ...