Ganga, Yamuna get legal rights, but...

The Ganges

The Ganges Source: Flickr/Naka Kei

Rivers Ganga and Yamuna have been given legal rights by Uttarakhand highcourt. What does this step means?


Now Ganga and Yamuna have all the rights like any other Indian. They can sue their violators. And can be sued too. This decision by Uttarkhand high court is a part of global trend. A few days ago Whanganui River in New Zealand was given similar status.


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