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In an observation which is grabbing attention globally, Madras High Court has declared mother nature as a living being having a legal entity/ legal person / juristic person / juridical person / moral
Taking note of Delhi’s air quality slipping to the severe category, Supreme Court has warned and given 24 hours ultimatum to the Delhi government, Centre, and neighbouring states to come up with
A Supreme Court June 7 order has left environmentalists and human rights activists bewildered after it ordered the demolition of over 10,000 houses in Khori village, a slum located on the Delhi-Haryan
Delhi High Court has dismissed the lawsuit filed by Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla against the rollout of 5G technology in India. The court has also imposed a cost of Rs 20 lakh on Juhi Chawla and two
Consider to Prohibit Private Ownership of Elephants by Temples, Individuals: Madras High Court
Taking note of the increasing cruelty and exploitation of the elephants at the hands of their caretakers and owners, Madras High Court has recommended the state government to consider formulating new
Supreme Court on Tuesday, has allowed the Centre government to go ahead with the redevelopment of the Central Vista project in a 2:1 verdict. The apex court bench upheld that the exercise of power und
NGT Puts A Complete Ban On Sale And Use Of Firecrackers In Delhi-NCR, Till November 30
In view of the deteriorating air quality, the National Green Tribunal has on Monday imposed a total ban on the sale/use of all kinds of firecrackers in Delhi NCR from the midnight of November 9 till t
Supreme Court on Thursday, has deferred the hearing of public interest litigation over the ongoing stubble burning in the neighboring states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, till November 6. The
On Tuesday, the National Green Tribunal held that environmental clearance to Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project was granted ex post facto, after completion of substantial work, by the Ministry of En
SC appoints the former judge of apex court to monitor steps to prevent stubble burning
On Friday, the Supreme Court appointed its former judge, Justice (Retd.) Madan B Lokur to act as the one-man monitoring committee and to take steps to prevent stubble burning in the states of Punjab,
Centre Moves Delhi HC to Review its June 30 Order to Publish Draft EIA in 22 Languages
After withdrawing the petition from Supreme Court, Centre has moved Delhi High Court with a petition seeking review of its June 30 order to publish the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) in the
SC Orders Removal of 48,000 Jhuggies Along Delhi Railway Tracks Within Three Months
In his last judgment of Justice Arun Mishra’s tenure as Supreme Court judge, SC has ordered the removal of 48,000 jhuggies (temporary houses) along the 140 km Delhi railway track. The court gave
“How can you do this to a 300-year-old tree? It has existed even before the Britishers could even think of coming to India. It is a part of the heritage of this city. How can you damage it in th
15 Goats Detained and Fined Rs 3000 Each in Telangana for Grazing on Saplings
Yes, you heard that right. In a bizarre incident, Telangana Municipal Committee took 15 goats into custody after the MC employees caught them grazing on the saplings planted under the “Haritha H
On Wednesday, Karnataka High Court has asked the centre government to start giving wide publicity to the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) notification issued on March 23. The top court sought the a
Circular allowing A4 size papers with double-sided printing – Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has issued a circular dated 5 March, intimating that judicial side filings should be made in A4 size paper, of the prescribed quality, with printing on both sides, from April 1 onwar
Instructions to Registry to use double-sided printing of documents – Gujarat High Court
On 20 February, the Gujarat High Court issued instructions to its administrative wing, to ensure double-sided printing for documents, so as to achieve the substantial save of paper and to contribute t
Notice to the Center for implementation of Electric Vehicles – SC
The Supreme Court on 17 January, issued a notice to the Centre and sought its reply on a Public Interest Litigation focusing on the failure of government policies to provide the adoption of Electric V
Re-grassing after mining to be made mandatory condition – Supreme Court
On 8 January, the Supreme Court directed the Union Government to induce a mandatory clause for mining leaseholders, to re-grass the area after completion of the mining operations, to provide a second
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The Indian automobile industry is one of the largest growing sectors in the world, which further assures to fabricate the country’s economic growth. With the current impact of the automobile industr
Salient Features of Forest Conservation Act 1980
NEED TO CONSERVE FORESTS: The forests are natural renewable resources. They cover nearly 40% of the world’s land. Forests are useful for various purposes such as providing wood, food, and shelter, m
National Green Tribunal is a specialized forum for the speedy disposal of environment-related matters like pollution, forest conservation, etc. It was established in the year 2010 under the National G
The Water (Prevention and control of pollution)
Introduction: Water, being a state subject, the parliament can exercise the power to legislate on ‘water’ only under articles 249 and 252 of the constitution of India. Various states such as Assam
The Wildlife Protection Act 1972
NEED OF PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE The importance of wildlife to the mankind is undisputed. It is beneficial in various forms such as maintaining ecological balance, conservation of biodiversity, scientif
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Introduction Being a state subject, the parliament can exercise power to legislate on ‘air’ only under articles 249 and 252 of the constitution of India. Various states such as Assam, Bihar, Gujar
Overview The recent years have seen a worldwide consensus over the protection of environment and mitigation of rapid climate change. Development always comes along with a price tag and that price is p
Renewable Purchase Obligation in India
Overview In furtherance of the concept of sustainable development the implementation of Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) has been introduced in India. RPO is a mechanism through which certain entit
International Trade Law VIS–A-VIS Environmental Law
Overview The objective of GATT was the promotion and liberalization of free trade in goods and services. The expansion of International trade has overlapped with a dramatic rise in global environmenta
Environment Compliance And Violations By Industries
Though the growth of industries is a boom for the economy but year by year it has caused environmental degradation and has led to water pollution, air pollution, land pollution, water lodging and harm
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Common Cause vs. Union of India
Supreme Court of India Year : 2020
T. Damodhar Rao and Ors. vs The Special Officer, Municipal
Andhra High Court Year : 1987
Subhash Kumar Vs. State of Bihar & Ors
Supreme Court of India Year : 1991
S. Jagannath Vs. Union of India & Ors
Supreme Court of India Year : 1996
P.A. Jacob Vs. The Superintendent of Police, Kottayam and anr.
Kerala High Court Year : 1992
Murli S. Deora Vs. Union of India and Ors
Supreme Court of India Year : 2001
M.c. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors
Supreme Court of India Year : 1992
Indian Council For Enviro-legal Action Vs. Union of India & Ors
Supreme Court of India Year : 2011
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