Environmental Law

Supreme Court Allows Felling of Trees for Mumbai Metro Project, Imposes Fine: In Re: Felling of Trees in Aarey Forest (Maharashtra) (17 April 2023)

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Supreme Court Allows Felling of Trees for Mumbai Metro Project, Imposes Fine: In Re: Felling of Trees in Aarey Forest (Maharashtra) (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) could fell more trees than initially permitted by the Supreme Court for the Mumbai Metro Line-3 project. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation Case […]

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Supreme Court Interprets “In Notified Ports” Under CRZ Notification: K.T.V. Health Food Pvt. Ltd. vs. Union of India (2023)

/ B.V. Nagarathna, Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011, Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011 with Paragraph 8(II)(vi), CRZ-II Areas, Environment Protection Act, 1986, Environment Protection Act, 1986 with CRZ Notification, 2011, Environmental Law, J.B. Pardiwala, Judges, K.M. Joseph

Supreme Court Interprets “In Notified Ports” Under CRZ Notification: K.T.V. Health Food Pvt. Ltd. vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of the term “in notified ports” under the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2011, concerning the permissibility of storage facilities for non-hazardous cargo. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law. Case Name: K.T.V. Health Food Pvt.

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Supreme Court Allows Felling of 84 Trees for Mumbai Metro Project: In Re Felling of Trees in Aarey Forest (2022)

/ Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Environmental Law, Infrastructure Projects, Judges, Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Protection and Preservation of Trees Act 1975, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, Permission for Tree Felling, Sustainable Development, Tree Felling

Supreme Court Allows Felling of 84 Trees for Mumbai Metro Project: In Re Felling of Trees in Aarey Forest (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) should be allowed to fell 84 trees for the construction of a metro car shed at Aarey Colony. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Public Infrastructure Case

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Supreme Court Allows Wood-Based Industries in Uttar Pradesh: Upholds State’s Policy on Timber Availability (21 October 2022)

/ B.R. Gavai, B.V. Nagarathna, Environmental Law, Forest Conservation, Judges, Principles of Natural Justice, Sustainable Development, Trees Outside Forest (TOF), Wood-Based Industries

Supreme Court Allows Wood-Based Industries in Uttar Pradesh: Upholds State’s Policy on Timber Availability LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State of Uttar Pradesh’s decision to establish new wood-based industries (WBIs) based on the Forest Survey of India’s (FSI) timber availability assessment was valid. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Forest Conservation Case Name: The State of Uttar Pradesh

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Supreme Court permits ex post facto Environmental Clearance for Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facilities: D. Swamy vs. Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (22 September 2022)

/ Bio-Medical Waste Treatment, Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 with Section 3, Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006, Environmental Law, Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearance, General Clauses Act, 1897, General Clauses Act, 1897 with Section 21, Indira Banerjee, J. K. Maheshwari, Judges

Supreme Court permits ex post facto Environmental Clearance for Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facilities: D. Swamy vs. Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facility can operate without prior Environmental Clearance (EC). CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, National Green Tribunal Act. Case Name: D. Swamy vs. Karnataka State Pollution Control Board

Supreme Court permits ex post facto Environmental Clearance for Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facilities: D. Swamy vs. Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (22 September 2022) Read Post »

Supreme Court Sets Aside NGT Order Due to Improper Bench Composition: Talli Gram Panchayat vs. Union of India (2022)

/ A.S. Bopanna, Delegated Legislation, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Environmental Clearance, Environmental Law, Judges, National Green Tribunal, National Green Tribunal (Practice and Procedure) Rules 2011, National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 with Section 16, National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 with Section 4(4)(c)

Supreme Court Sets Aside NGT Order Due to Improper Bench Composition: Talli Gram Panchayat vs. Union of India (2022) Date of the Judgment: 11 July 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 600 Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, J. and A.S. Bopanna, J. Can a single member of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) validly decide a case when

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Supreme Court Halts Railway Expansion in Western Ghats: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India (2022)

/ Aniruddha Bose, B.R. Gavai, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Law, Judges, L. Nageswara Rao, Precautionary Principle, Sustainable Development, Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 with Section 38(O)

Supreme Court Halts Railway Expansion in Western Ghats: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Balancing development with environmental protection in ecologically sensitive zones. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Public Interest Litigation. Case Name: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: May 09, 2022 Introduction Date of the Judgment:

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Supreme Court halts railway expansion in Western Ghats to protect ecology: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India (09 May 2022)

/ Aniruddha Bose, B.R. Gavai, Environmental Law, Environmental Law with Section 38(O), Judges, L. Nageswara Rao, Precautionary Principle, Sustainable Development, Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 with Section 38(O)

Supreme Court revokes railway line expansion in Western Ghats: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Balancing development with environmental protection in ecologically sensitive areas. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Public Interest Litigation. Case Name: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 09 May 2022 Introduction Date of the

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Supreme Court Stays New Wood-Based Industries in Uttar Pradesh Pending Timber Assessment

/ B.R. Gavai, Environmental Law, Judges, L. Nageswara Rao, National Green Tribunal, Precautionary Principle, Timber Assessment

Supreme Court Stays New Wood-Based Industries in Uttar Pradesh Pending Timber Assessment LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State of Uttar Pradesh can grant licenses for new wood-based industries without a proper assessment of timber availability. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Public Interest Litigation Case Name: The State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors. vs. Uday Education and Welfare

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Supreme Court directs implementation of Wildlife Management Plan in Odisha Mining Case (2 March 2022)

/ B.R. Gavai, Conservation Reserve, Eco-Sensitive Zone, Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, Environmental Law, Judges, L. Nageswara Rao, Mining Law, Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 with Section 3, Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 with Section 36A

Supreme Court directs implementation of Wildlife Management Plan in Odisha Mining Case (2 March 2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether mining operations can be permitted in the vicinity of an eco-sensitive zone without prior implementation of a Comprehensive Wildlife Management Plan and compliance with Section 36A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Wildlife

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Supreme Court Restores Environmental Case: Kantha Vibhag Yuva Koli Samaj Parivartan Trust vs. State of Gujarat (2022)

/ Bela M. Trivedi, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Environmental Law, Environmental Pollution, Judges, National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 with Section 14, National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 with Section 15, Solid Waste Management

Supreme Court Restores Environmental Case: Kantha Vibhag Yuva Koli Samaj Parivartan Trust vs. State of Gujarat (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the National Green Tribunal (NGT) can delegate its adjudicatory functions to an administrative expert committee. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law Case Name: Kantha Vibhag Yuva Koli Samaj Parivartan Trust and Others vs. State of Gujarat and

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Supreme Court Restores Environmental Case, Emphasizes NGT’s Adjudicatory Role: Kantha Vibhag Yuva Koli Samaj Parivartan Trust vs. State of Gujarat (21 January 2022)

/ Bela M Trivedi, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 with Sections 3, 6 and 25, Environmental Adjudication, Environmental Law, Judges, National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 with Section 14, National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 with Section 15, Solid Waste Management

Supreme Court Restores Environmental Case, Emphasizes NGT’s Adjudicatory Role: Kantha Vibhag Yuva Koli Samaj Parivartan Trust vs. State of Gujarat (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the National Green Tribunal (NGT) can delegate its adjudicatory functions to an administrative expert committee. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law Case Name: Kantha Vibhag Yuva Koli Samaj Parivartan Trust and Others vs.

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