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 reflect on the immense work that lies ahead to protect and preserve our precious environment.Environment ProtectionSupreme Court Issues Directions For Installation Of Vapour Recovery System In Retail Petroleum OutletsIn M/s Indian Oil Corporation Ltd vs VBR Menon and othersThe Supreme Court had directed that all the retail petroleum outlets located in cities having population of more than 10 lakh and having turn over of more than 300 KL/Month shall install the Vapour Recovery System(VRS) mechanism. The Court ordred that it should be done within the fresh time line prescribed in the circular issued by the Central Pollution Control Board on June 4, 2021.CRZ Notification 2011 : Storage Facility For Edible Oil Not Allowed Outside Port Area; Supreme Court Affirms Quashing Of Post-Facto ClearanceIn K.T.V. Health Food Private Limited v. Union of India And Ors,the Supreme Court noted that the word ‘within’ used for CRZ-I and ‘in’ used for CRZ-II in the CRZ Notification of 2011 cannot be interpreted to include what is outside the port areas. It is pertinent to note that in CRZ-I, the “storage of edible oil inter alia is permitted within the notified ports” and in CRZ-II, the storage of non-hazardous cargo such as edible oil, fertilizers and foodgrain is permitted ‘in notified ports’, the Court said.NGT Directs NHAI To Pay 2 Crore Compensation For Violation Of ‘Green Highway Policy,2015’ .In Prem Prakash Prajapati v. Project Director, PIU Sonipat & Ors.,National Green Tribunal (NGT)directed the National Highways Authority of India(NHAI) to pay compensation of 2 crore to PCCF,Haryana for non compliance of environmental obligation and violation of Guidelines of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways titled ‘Green Highways, Policy, 2015’ for plantation, transportation, beautification and maintenance.In View Of Brahmapuram Fire, Kerala High Court Vacates Stay On NGT Directions To Cochin CorporationIn Corporation Of Cochin V Jith Kumar and Others ,due to the outbreak of massive fire at the Brahmpauram waste dumping yard, the Kerala High Court lifted the previously granted stay from 2018 on the directives issued by the National Green Tribunal to the Cochin Corporation. In October 2018, the NGT had fined the Cochin Corporation Rs. 1 Crore for its failure to promptly establish a solid waste treatment facility at Brahmapuram in compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules of 2016.De-silting Of Dams Not Exempted From Obtaining Prior Environment Clearance: NGT Imposes ₹50 Crores Penalty On Karnataka Irrigation DepartmentIn Sarvabhoum Bagali v. State of Karnataka and others, The NGT, South Zone has imposed a penalty of 50 crore rupees on the Irrigation Department of Karnataka for conducting mining activities in Adyapadi and Shamburu Dams in the Dakshin Kannada District without obtaining environmental clearance, in violation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification of 2006.NGT Imposes Rs. 10 Crore Compensation On Kerala For Failing To Protect Ramsar SitesIn Krishna Das K V v. State of Kerala,NGT has imposed a compensation of 10 crore on Kerala for its failure to protect Ashtamudi Wetland and Vembanad-Kol Wetland, which are Ramsar sites in Kollam district of Kerala.The Tribunal said, “The State cannot plead helplessness in implementing guaranteed rights of the citizens and also in taking stringent measures for protection of environment and public health”.NGT Directs Joint Committee To Ensure Proper Utilization Of Water During Metro Rail ConstructionIn Harpal Singh Rana & Anr. v. State of Uttarakhand & Ors,NGT has directed a joint committee to take remedial measures and execute an action plan to ensure proper utilization of water that is wasted during the construction of Metro Rail in Delhi, Jaipur, and Mumbai.Ban Crackers, Loud Sound In The ESZ Of Fatehsagar Lake Area In Rajasthan: National Green TribunalIn Anil Mehta v. State of Rajasthan & Ors. NGT has directed the Municipal Corporation to enforce the recommendations of the expert committee on checking noise pollution near Fatehsagar lake and the eco-sensitive zone of Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan.These recommendations include banning firecrackers and prohibiting the use of DJ sound systems in marriage processions.It was also recommended that the lakeside hotels at Fatehsagar install a continuous ambient noise level meter. This should be done in consultation with RSPCB and connected by online CCTV to an application so that information about the noise level is publicly available.NGT Directs Personal Appearance Of MP Principal Secretary And Other Top Authorities ...

World Environment Day Special: Recent Developments In Environmental Law Jurisprudence

Aiman J. Chishti

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