Environmental Law
Madras High Court Refuses To Recall Order Directing Micro/Nano Plastic Warning Labels On Water, Sugar, Salt; Says Consumer Has Right To Know
The Madras High Court has refused to review its decision mandating warning labels on plastic/PET drinking water bottles and salt/sugar packets with respect to the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics. The bench of Justice N Satish Kumar and Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy dismissed a review application filed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Pet...
'Will Bring Respite To Mumbaikars': Bombay High Court Permits Cutting Of 1,237 Mangroves For 'Connector' Bridge In Western Suburbs
The Bombay High Court on Thursday (September 17) permitted the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to cut down a total 1,237 mangroves for constructing the Versova-Madh Island 'connector' bridge, which would reduce the travel time from 22 km to 1.5 km for one to reach to Madh Island from western suburbs. A division bench of Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait...
Uttarakhand High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Proposed Shift Of High Court From Nainital To Haldwani As Premature
The Uttarakhand High Court has dismissed a challenge to the proposed relocation of the High Court Complex from Nainital to Haldwani, holding that the writ petition was premature as the matter was presently at the stage of identification of land. The Court observed that prior approval of the Central Government under Section 2 of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 would be required when the...
Prior Land Possession Not Mandatory To Apply For Environmental Clearance For Bio-Medical Waste Facilities : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday (September 7) held that a prior allotment or legal possession of land is not mandatory at the stage of submitting an application for granting an Environmental Clearance (EC) for the purpose of establishing a Common Bio-medical Waste Treatment Facility (CBWTF). “Clause 6 of the EIA, 2006 states that an application in Form 1 can be made after the identification...
NGT To Host International Conference On 'The Future Of Environemnt & Climate Dynamics 2026'
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is organising a two-day International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics – 2026” on 19 and 20 September 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Conference seeks to provide a distinguished global platform for dialogue, deliberation and exchange of best practices on some of the most pressing environmental and climate...
Supreme Court Bans Construction Within 100 Metres Of Jojari River, Bars Polluting Activities Within 500 Metres
The Supreme Court today directed that no construction or development activity shall be permitted within 100 metres of the edge of the Jojari River in Rajasthan, as an interim measure to protect the river ecosystem from further ecological degradation.A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta stated that the restriction would remain in force until completion of a scientific...
Supreme Court Sets Aside NGT Order Holding 'Art Of Living' Liable For Yamuna Riverplain Damage; Directs Rs 5 Crore Refund
The Supreme Court today(August 22) set aside an order of the National Green Tribunal, which directed Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living International Centre to pay Rs. 5 crore for the damage caused to the river Yamuna floodplains due to its World Culture Festival organised by Vyakti Vikas Kendra in March 2016.A bench comprising Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice NK Singh, allowed...
Disconnect Power & Water Of Bulk Waste Generators Violating Solid Waste Management Rules : Supreme Court
The Court also proposed making students house-hold level supervisors to ensure compliance with the Rules.
'Treat Elephant Like Deity, Not Servant': Supreme Court Issues Directions To Ensure Welfare Of Captive Elephants
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a slew of directions to ensure the welfare and upkeep of captive elephants, while stressing that there shall be no ownership/transfer of elephants without compliance with the relevant rules as well as clear documentation as to the transferor and transferee and the purpose of the transfer.A bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V...
'Pendency No Ground For Laxity': Chhattisgarh High Court Directs Strict Enforcement Of Existing Law During Pendency Of Noise Pollution Bill
The Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the State Government to continue strict enforcement of the existing statutory provisions and executive instructions regulating noise pollution, observing that pendency of the legislative process for the proposed Chhattisgarh Kolahal Niyantran Bill, 2026 cannot be construed as a ground for any laxity. The Court directed all concerned authorities to...
