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The state of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand have not cooperated with the central government to…

'Parens patriae' literally means "Parent of his / her own country / state", the doctrine under which the State acts as guardian for those unable to protect themselves.

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The state of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand have not cooperated with the central government to constitute a Ganga Management Board. The Uttarakhand High Court in the exercise of its 'parens patriae' jurisdiction, ordered conversation of Ganga and Yamuna rivers as juristic/legal persons/living entities, having the status of a legal person. The rivers Ganga and Yamuna are thus legal persons with corresponding rights of a living person. The director NAMAMI Ganga, the Chief Secretary and Advocate General of Uttarakhand states were declared as persons in 'loco parentis'. The division bench of Uttarakhand High Court sharply berated the state terming their non-cooperation as the 'sign of non-governance'. The deterioration of Ganga and Yamuna is a classic case of 'desperate times, desperate measures', the court granted the juristic entity at par with Hindu idol. The Uttarakhand High Court in another case reiterated the constitution of the Ganga Management Board has become all the more necessary for the purpose of irrigation, water supply, hydropower generation, and navigation. Question : The term 'Parens Patriae' refers to

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'Parens patriae' literally means "Parent of his / her own country / state", the doctrine under which the State acts as guardian for those unable to protect themselves.

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