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Supreme Court Halts Construction: Environmental Concerns Trump Development Near Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary (5 November 2019)

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Supreme Court Halts Housing Project Near Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary Date of the Judgment: 5 November 2019 Citation: 2019 INSC 1151 Judges: Arun Mishra, J., M.R. Shah, J., B.R. Gavai, J. (authored by Arun Mishra, J.) Can a housing project be allowed to proceed when it is located a mere 123 meters from a wildlife sanctuary? […]

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Building Regulations and Public Safety: Supreme Court Addresses Mumbai Development Case (25 July 2013)

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Date of the Judgment: 25 July 2013 Judges: G.S. Singhvi, J. and H.L. Gokhale, J. Can a city’s development regulations compromise public safety? The Supreme Court of India recently examined this question in a case involving building construction in Mumbai. The court addressed concerns about recreational space, traffic impact, and fire safety in high-rise buildings.

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