This opinion suggests what lessons can be learned from the decision, and emphasizes the importance of applying the concept of “sustainable development” to evaluating such a problem.
Authors
Harsh Mahaseth, Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean (Academic Affairs), Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat 131001, Haryana, India.
Pranjal Risal, Law Graduate, National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University of Law, Hyderabad 500101, Telangana, India.
Summary
This opinion considers the decision made by the Supreme Court of Nepal in the case of Prakash Mani Sharma v The Government of Nepal which concerns the proposed construction of Nijgadh International Airport in a densely forested area of Nepal.
In doing so, it considers the views of environmentalists, developers, airport authorities and the government. It also suggests what lessons can be learned from the decision, and emphasizes the importance of applying the concept of “sustainable development” to evaluating such a problem.
Published in: Environmental Law Review
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