Operators Of Illegal Coke Plants Mostly Based In Assam, Several Benami Transactions Also Detected: Meghalaya Police to High Court

In pursuance of the order directing it to find out the persons behind the setting up of illegal coke oven plants in Shailang Area of West Khasi Hills Districts, the police has told the Meghalaya High Court that the investigation has revealed that the operators are mostly based in Assam and raids have been conducted to arrest them.“That insofar as the actual owners/operators of the illegal...

World Environment Day: Important Judgments On Environmental Protection

“Natural resources are the assets of the entire nation. It is the obligation of all concerned, including the Union Government and State Governments to conserve and not waste these resources. Article 48-A of the Constitution requires that the State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forest and wildlife of the country. Under Article 51-A, it is the duty of every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and...

World Environment Day Special: Recent Developments In Environmental Law Jurisprudence

On this special occasion of World Environment Day, we delve into the realm of environmental law jurisprudence to explore the latest developments that have taken place in this field.The article uncover the latest trends and explore the transformative power of environmental law jurisprudence in building a more sustainable future for generations to come.Let us celebrate the progress made and...

National Green Tribunal Directs Monitoring Committee To Look Into Alleged Violation Of Environmental Norms By Dyeing Units In Delhi

The principal bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Monitoring Committee to look into the alleged violation of environmental norms by dyeing factories units in Bindapur, Matiala, Ranhola, Khyala, Meethapur, Badarpur, Mukundpur and Kirar in Delhi. It was alleged that over 500 dyeing factories are operating without the consent or NOC.The bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar...

Madras High Court Stays Press Communique Calling For Suggestions On Forest Bill After Centre Fails To Translate It Into Vernacular Languages

Update : Supreme Court Vacates Madras HC's Stay On JPC Notice On Forest Bill After Assurance To Publish Tamil Version Of BillThe Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has ordered an interim stay on the press communique issued by the Joint Committee on the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023 which had invited suggestions from the public in general and NGOs / experts / stakeholders...

Ensure No Offence Under State Trees Act Are Committed In Future: National Green Tribunal To Andhra Pradesh

Observing that as per Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Trees Act, 2002 (APWLTA) the wrongdoer is penalised for cutting 150 years old four tamarind trees, the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone) has directed the state officials to ensure that “no such offences are committed in future”.The Tribunal found that one Kallingapatnam Gopal, had cut down the four tamarind trees nearby the site...

Victimization Of Trees: Delhi High Court Sentences Two Senior PWD Officers For Contempt Of Court

The Delhi High Court recently sentenced two senior officers of the Public Works Department to imprisonment after they were held guilty of contempt of court last year for not following judicial orders with regard of protection of trees. The court had earlier directed the PWD to "exercise due caution apropos all its ongoing civil works as well as for all future projects."Justice Najmi...

Ensure No Environmental Degradation Takes Place While Executing Badrinath Redevelopment Plan: Uttarakhand HC To State Govt

The Uttarakhand High Court has directed the State Government to ensure that no environmental degradation takes place while undertaking redevelopment works in and around the Badrinath Township.The bench of Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Rakesh Thapliyal directed so while dismissing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea filed by one Subhash Sharma alleging that the state government...

National Green Tribunal Directs Himachal Pradesh Government To Consider Enacting Law For Protection Of Trees In Rural Areas

Considering that the state enactment “only covers protection of trees within Municipal areas only”, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Himachal Pradesh government to consider enacting law for protection of trees in rural areas.The bench of Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi and Dr. Afroz Ahmad said, “Respondents no. 1 and 2 are directed to consider desirability of initiating...

Delhi High Court Stays Rule Permitting Pruning Of Tree Branches Of Girth Size Upto 15.7cms Without Reference To Tree Officer

Observing that it would be “creeping legalised genocide of trees”, the Delhi High Court recently stayed a clause which permits regular pruning of tree branches of girth size upto 15.7cms without reference to the Tree Officer. “Therefore, to ensure that there is no felling of trees for the asking or of chopping of large branches of trees at will to reduce them to a mere pole-like entity...

Bastar Limestone Mine Collapse : NGT Directs DM To Pay Rs 16 Lakh Compensation To Kin Of Deceased

The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the District Magistrate of Bastar to disburse Rs. 16 lakhs to the heirs of each of the deceased who died in the Bastar Limestone collapse in 2022, in addition to Rs. 4 lakhs which have already been paid. The Tribunal has also directed that Rs. 2 lakhs each be paid to the injured within one month.The bench of Justice...

NGT Directs Joint Committee To Take Remedial Action Against Sewage Flow, Toxic Gases In Delhi’s Kaushal Drain

The principal bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed a joint Committee comprising CPCB,DPCC,Delhi Jal Board and Municipal Corporation of Delhi to resolve the issue of environmental degradation caused by sewage flow in Delhi's Kaushal Drain.The bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel(Chairperson), Justice Sudhir Agarwal, Dr. A. Senthil Vel said that the committee “may look into...