Developed nations emitting more carbon than India, says CJI

 Developed nations are emitting more carbon than developing countries like India, Chief Justice of India T S Thakur on Saturday said while emphasising the importance of international law as a very “effective instrument” for protection of human rights and environment.

Highlighting the importance of International Law in the current scenario, he said in the era of conflict of jurisdictions across the globe, it is an apt time that “we prepare ourselves to address issues like dispute of river water, space law, refugee law and custody of children.”

Thakur was addressing a seminar organised by the International Law Association on the topic of “Principles of Engagement of Domestic Courts with International Law & Recognition/Non- Recognition in International Law”.

“The world is coming closer to provide a unified system of enforcement of law.... We must prepare ourselves not only in terms of legislation but also in terms of our ability to address international issues as and when they arise,” he said.