The Shrimp, the Judge and the Amendment: Courts’ Contribution to Aquaculture Regulation in India

Renaud Colson, Arunkumar A S, Marine Al Dahdah and Prabhakar Jayaprakash

Journal of Environmental Law, 2025, vol. 37, issue 1, 151-158

Abstract: In India, the Coastal Aquaculture Authority, established at the behest of the Supreme Court to protect the coastal environment from an unregulated shrimp industry, has evolved into a bureaucratic apparatus that promotes business interests. The recent reform of this agency underscores the conflicting dialogue between the Government and the judiciary on environmental issues, highlighting the complexities of a law-making process that prioritises economic growth over ecological concerns.

Keywords: Indian aquaculture regulation; public interest litigation; Coastal Aquaculture Authority; separation of powers (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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