Environmental Law
NGT Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Techie's Drowning In Noida Ditch, Says “Lapses By Authorities Led To Death”
The National Green Tribunal has taken suo motu cognizance of the death of a software engineer who drowned in a waterlogged trench in Noida, observing that lapses by authorities in taking remedial measures resulted in the fatal incident and that the matter indicates violation of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.A Bench headed by Justice Prakash Shrivastava, Chairperson, with Dr. A....
Delhi AQI Crisis : CAQM Submits Report In Supreme Court Recommending Long Term Measures To Combat NCR Air Pollution
The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas has recommended the continued levy of Environment Compensation Charge, installation of barrier-free toll systems at Delhi's border points, and a series of long-term sector-wise measures to address worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR.The recommendations were placed before the Supreme Court in a status...
Plastic Recycling Units In Bhopal Posing Serious Health Hazard, NGT Issues Directions On Multi-Layered Plastic & Microplastics
Taking suo motu cognisance of a news report published in a local daily, highlighting large-scale illegal plastic recycling activities and serious health hazards to lakhs of residents in Bhopal, the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Central Zone Bench, Bhopal, has issued a slew of directions to Madhya Pradesh Government, Pollution Control authorities and municipal bodies to strictly enforce...
Aravalli Hills : Supreme Court Records Rajasthan's Assurance To Ensure No Illegal Mining; Proposes To Form Expert Committee
The Supreme Court on Tuesday recorded an assurance on behalf of the Rajasthan Government that no illegal mining activities would be permitted in the Aravalli region.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi, hearing the suo motu case taken on the issue of definition of Aravalli hills, continued the interim order passed earlier,...
NGT Cannot Decide Disputes Relating To Building Plan Violations : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (January 20) held that NGT cannot adjudicate disputes which are essentially related to land use, zoning regulations, and town-planning compliance, even if such disputes are projected as environmental concerns. “The dispute relating to the non-adherence of the building plans qua the open and green spaces... the issue of environment was not a substantial...
NGT Flags Alarming Drinking Water Contamination Across Madhya Pradesh, Issues State-Wide Directions To Prevent Public Health Crisis
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Central Zone Bench, Bhopal, has taken serious note of systemic contamination of potable drinking water supplied to urban populations across Madhya Pradesh, observing that the issue raises substantial questions relating to environment and public health with grave constitutional implications.Justice Sheo Kumar Singh and Executive Member Ishwar Singh said,...
NGT Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Report On Large-Scale Felling Of Over 15 Lakh Trees In Madhya Pradesh
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report highlighting large-scale felling of trees across Madhya Pradesh for infrastructure and industrial projects, noting that the issue raises serious concerns regarding compliance with environmental laws.Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Dr A. Senthil Vel said, "The news item highlights that in Madhya...
NGT Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Sewage Contamination In Drinking Water Across Rajasthan, MP And Uttar Pradesh
National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has taken suo motu cognizance of serious issues relating to sewage contamination in drinking water reported in multiple news items from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.The matter has been initiated based on two media reports:“इंदौर जैसी त्रासदी की राह पर...
NGT Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Large-Scale Tree Felling In Madhya Pradesh Based On Media Report
New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report highlighting large-scale tree felling in Madhya Pradesh. The Tribunal registered Original Application No. 20/2026 based on a news item titled “मध्य प्रदेश में इस साल 15 लाख पेड़ कटेंगे” published in...
NGT Imposes ₹1 Lakh Cost On Ministry Of Urban Development For Non-Appearance, Warns Against Delaying Environmental Adjudication
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principal Bench, has imposed exemplary costs of ₹1 lakh on the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) for its continued non-appearance despite due service of notice, observing that environmental proceedings cannot be treated as ordinary adversarial litigation where government authorities may choose to remain absent.Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi, Dr A. Senthil Vel...
NGT Takes Cognizance Of Alleged Illegal Tree Felling And Unauthorized Construction Near Taj Mahal
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has taken cognizance of serious allegations of illegal tree felling, unauthorized construction, and encroachment in the ecologically sensitive zone of Agra, particularly in areas surrounding the Taj Mahal and along the Agra–Gwalior Highway.The matter was heard in Original Application No. 665/2025 (Jagan Prasad Tehriya vs. State...
NGT Takes Cognizance of GRAP-III & IV Violation Over Illegal Construction; Directs CAQM To Act Within 10 Days
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has taken cognizance of an environmental violation involving large-scale demolition and construction activities carried out in violation of GRAP-III and GRAP-IV restrictions.In Original Application No. 663/2025 (Shubham Verma vs. Central Pollution Control Board & Ors.), the Applicant alleged that Respondent No. 4...