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NGT issues notice to CPCB over pollution from detachable bottle caps, raising questions on India’s EPR framework and product design standards.
Read Full ArticleNational Green Tribunal takes suo motu cognisance of a techie’s drowning in a waterlogged trench in Noida, citing environmental lapses and violation of law.
Supreme Court accepts expert panel recommendations to protect the Great Indian Bustard while balancing renewable energy projects in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Telangana boosts wildlife conservation as Hyderabad Zoo earns its sixth ISO certification and the state launches India’s first Tiger Protection Cell
Supreme Court issues nationwide framework for Tiger Reserves, banning safaris in core habitats, mandating ESZs, restoration, silence zones and stricter wildlife protection.
NGT directs Tree Officer to probe illegal tree felling in Delhi’s Civil Lines and take action under the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994.
SC asks Centre why penal provisions not imposed on farmers for stubble burning, says strict action may deter Delhi-NCR pollution.
Call for Papers: Gauhati University & UNDP invite submissions for Int’l Conference on Environment & Sustainability, Sept 18–19, 2025. Hybrid mode.
SC declares ex post facto environmental clearances illegal, says such retrospective approvals violate Article 21 and harm citizens’ right to a clean environment.
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SC slams U’khand govt for slow action against senior officers over illegal constructions in Corbett Tiger Reserve; sets 3-month deadline.
SC slams TNPCB for 2-year delay in challenging HC order quashing notice against Isha Foundation; directs state to ensure environmental compliance.
NGT seeks responses on Artificial Light At Night (ALAN), highlighting its adverse effects on health, wildlife, and environment; hearing set for April 2025.
SC lauds Rajasthan’s Piplantri model, urging the Centre to adopt policies for protecting sacred groves with community involvement and sustainable development.
SC allows CAQM to relax GRAP-4 curbs in NCR amid improving AQI levels, but mandates retaining some Stage-3 measures under revised Stage-2 actions.
Supreme Court grants bail to Satyjeet Bhoi in 150 kg ganja NDPS case, directing him to cooperate with trial and follow bail conditions.
19 March, 2026 12:04 PM
Delhi High Court orders Nakkheeran to remove defamatory content against Isha Foundation, rejects plea to dismiss defamation suit.
19 March, 2026 03:54 PM
Allahabad High Court lists Waseem Rizvi’s PIL challenging the functioning and composition of the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board; Court seeks further hearing on key contention.
14 March, 2026 12:31 PM
Supreme Court dismisses Mizo Chiefs’ plea seeking compensation for alleged unlawful land acquisition in the erstwhile Lushai Hills, holding ownership over the land was not established.
14 March, 2026 12:52 PM
Delhi High Court quashes 498A IPC FIR and DV Act complaint, holding vague allegations and ordinary matrimonial discord cannot amount to criminal cruelty.
14 March, 2026 01:13 PM
Supreme Court directs High Courts to extend Civil Judge application deadlines to April 30, 2026 while reviewing the mandatory 3-year practice rule for judicial aspirants.
14 March, 2026 01:37 PM
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