Supreme Court Addresses Illegal Mining in Chhattisgarh Forests Date of the Judgment: 14 September 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 788 Judges: Madan B. Lokur, J., S. Abdul Nazeer, J., Deepak Gupta, J. Can mining operations be allowed in forest areas under the guise of a lease? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question […]
Supreme Court Clarifies “Forest Land” Under Punjab Land Preservation Act: M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether land notified under the Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900 is to be treated as forest land. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law Case Name: M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 11 September 2018
Supreme Court Directs Justice Jawad Rahim to Act as NGT Chairperson: NGT Bar Association vs. Union of India (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Appointment of an acting Chairperson for the National Green Tribunal (NGT). CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Public Interest Litigation. Case Name: NGT Bar Association (Western Zone) vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 27
Supreme Court permits limited silvicultural felling in Himachal Pradesh: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulkpad vs. Union of India (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether silvicultural felling of trees can be permitted in Himachal Pradesh to aid forest regeneration while adhering to environmental safeguards. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law Case Name: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulkpad vs. Union of India Judgment Date: 16
Supreme Court Mandates Fresh Mining Leases in Goa, Quashing Second Renewals: Goa Foundation vs. Sesa Sterlite Ltd. (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State of Goa was correct in granting second renewals of mining leases instead of granting fresh leases as directed by the Supreme Court. CASE TYPE: Mining Law, Environmental Law Case Name: The Goa
“`html Can a city be held hostage by its own citizens and officials? The Supreme Court of India, in a long-standing battle against illegal constructions and misuse of residential properties in Delhi, has once again intervened. This judgment addresses the persistent issue of commercial activities in residential areas, highlighting the failure of authorities to enforce
LEGAL ISSUE: Modification of mining production caps. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation (PIL) related to environmental and mining regulation. Case Name: Samaj Parivartana Samudaya & Ors. vs. State of Karnataka & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 14 December 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 14 December 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 1037 Judges: Ranjan Gogoi, J., Abhay Manohar
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the National Institute of Medical Science University (NIMS) illegally encroached upon the catchment area of Ramgarh Dam and whether the construction made by NIMS should be demolished. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Public Interest Litigation Case Name: National Institute of Medical Science University Rajasthan & Anr. vs. State of Rajasthan & Ors. [Judgment
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a land is ecologically fragile and whether the State can decline restoration of such land. CASE TYPE: Land Dispute, Environmental Law Case Name: L. Radhakrishnan vs. Parakulangara Devaswom & Anr. Judgment Date: 01 November 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 01 November 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 963 Judges: Justice Kurian Joseph and
LEGAL ISSUE: The core legal issue revolves around the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) jurisdiction to direct State Governments to reconsider appointments to State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and to lay down guidelines for such appointments. CASE TYPE: This case falls under environmental law and administrative law, specifically concerning the powers and jurisdiction of the National
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court should reimpose a ban on the sale of fireworks in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) for Diwali 2017, considering the severe air pollution caused by fireworks. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law Case Name: Arjun Gopal and Others vs. Union of India and Others Judgment Date: 9th October 2017
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Date of the Judgment: 16 July 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 479 Judges: H.L. Dattu, J., Dipak Misra, J. Can a state government avoid implementing court orders for waste management by citing public protests? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this issue, emphasizing the state’s duty to protect the environment. This case involves a public
