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title: "Article 48A: Protection of Environment (DPSP)"
description: "Article 48A is a Directive Principle of State Policy in the Indian Constitution that directs the State to protect and improve the environment and wildlife."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed July 7, 2026

TL;DR

- Article 48A is a Directive Principle of State Policy in the Indian Constitution directing the State to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife.
- Is Article 48A enforceable in a court of law?
- When and how was Article 48A added to the Constitution?
- How does Article 48A differ from Article 51A(g)?
- Which environmental laws derive from Article 48A?

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In Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1985), the Supreme Court invoked Article 48A to order the closure of limestone quarries threatening the Doon Valley ecosystem.

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