Supreme Court Sets Aside NGT Orders on Fly Ash Disposal: Aravali Power Co. vs. Vedprakash (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: The core legal issue revolves around the proper disposal and utilization of fly ash generated by thermal power plants, and the environmental compliances required for the same. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law Case Name: M/s Aravali Power Co […]
Supreme Court clarifies jurisdiction of NGT on land use change: Raza Ahmad vs. State of Chhattisgarh (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has the jurisdiction to hear a challenge to a change in land use notification when it allegedly violates the conditions of an Environmental Clearance (EC). CASE TYPE: Environmental Law Case
Supreme Court on Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearances: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd. vs. Rohit Prajapati & Ors. (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether ex post facto environmental clearances can be granted to industries that violated the Environmental Impact Assessment notification of 1994. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law Case Name: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd. vs. Rohit Prajapati & Ors. [Judgment Date]:
Supreme Court Orders Fresh EIA for Peripheral Ring Road Project: Bengaluru Development Authority vs. Sudhakar Hegde (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) project required prior environmental clearance under the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification 2006 and whether the project proponent complied with the procedure. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law Case Name: Bengaluru Development
