The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on July 15, 2019, has directed all States and Union Territories to monitor the bio-medical waste management or pay fine of Rs 1 crore per month till the non-compliance continues in their territories. In this regard, the Green Tribunal has accepted a report of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) […]
From coming week, people found littering or spitting in and around Connaught Place will be fined up to Rs 50 as New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) plans to deploy 100 civic wardens for ensuring cleanliness in the …
What appears to be a highly ‘paw’sitive move, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on 31 May, 2019, declared the entire animal kingdom as legal entities having a distinct persona with corresponding rights, duties and liabilities of …
In a historic ruling, an indigenous tribe from the Ecuadorian Amazon has successfully protected half a million acres of their ancestral territory in the Amazon rainforest from being mined for oil drilling by big oil companies. The …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on May 21, 2019, in the case of Society for Protection of Culture, Heritage, Environment, Traditions and Promotion of National Awareness v. Union of India has directed the Airport Authority of India …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on April 26, 2019, in the case of Ved Prakash Aggrawal v. Municipal Commissioner, Nagar Nigam Ghaziabad & Ors., has directed the Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam to furnish an action taken report on …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on April 5, 2019, in the case of Krishan Chander v. Irrigation and Water Resources Department & Ors., has formed a committee to look into the alleged erosion of Yamuna floodplain due …
The Telangana High Court on March 20, 2019, has observed that the use of carbide to ripen fruits and vegetables is totally impermissible and it is forbidden by law. A Division Bench comprising of Chief Justice Thottathil …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on March 8, 2019, in the case of Ajay Khera v. Container Corporation of India Limited & Ors., has directed the Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) to phase out diesel vehicles, used …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on March 7, 2019, slapped a cost of Rs 500 crore as damages on Volkswagen India. A Bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel was hearing a petition moved by …
A plea is recently filed in the National Green Tribunal (NGT) seeking ban on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) hoardings, banners and flexes during elections. A Bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel while hearing the plea …
The Supreme Court on February 13, 2019, rapped the Uttar Pradesh government for the poor maintenance of the Taj Mahal and asked it to show seriousness in preserving the monument. A Bench headed by Justice S.A. Bobde …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on February 12, 2019, in the case of Hardeep Singh & Ors. v. SDMC & Ors., has rapped the Delhi government for its failure to control noise pollution and slapped a fine …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on January 17, 2019, has directed Volkswagen India to deposit an interim amount of Rs 100 crore with the Central Pollution Control Board by January 18, 2019. A Bench headed by NGT …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought response from the Divisional Commissioner, Allahabad, after a committee headed by the officer failed to submit a report on the alleged illegal sand mining in the area. A Bench, headed …
The Supreme Court on December 11, 2018, in the case of In Re: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India & Ors. has directed the Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF) to declare 10 km area around …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on December 3, 2018, has directed the Delhi government to deposit an environmental compensation of ₹25 crore with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for failing to curb air pollution in the …
The Supreme Court on November 28, 2018, stayed a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order allowing regularization of unauthorized structures in Kasauli, after paying environmental compensation. A Bench comprising of Justices M.B. Lokur, S. Abdul Nazeer and Deepak …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on November 27, 2018, has imposed a fine of Rs 5 crore on the West Bengal government for failing to take steps to improve the air quality of Kolkata and Howrah. The …
The Supreme Court on November 26, 2018, asked the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to initiate prosecution against government officials who have not acted on nearly 250 complaints received on its official social media accounts with regard …
In a much-needed move, the Supreme Court today (October 29, 2018) prohibited the plying of 15-year-old petrol and 10-year-old diesel vehicles in the national capital region (NCR). Applying the prohibition, the Court directed the transport department to …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on October 23, 2018, in the case of Verhaen Khanna & Ors v. Union of India & Ors. has cleared the way for the redevelopment of the Integrated Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre at Pragati …
The Supreme Court of India on October 23, 2018, criticizing Rajasthan government over the lack of action taken to stop illegal mining in the Aravalli Hills has ordered the State to stop illegal mining over 115.34 hectares …
The Delhi High Court on October 16, 2018, directed the Centre and the Delhi government to hold consultations to frame a policy to regulate the burning of Ravana effigies during Dussehra. A Bench of Justices S. Ravindra …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on October 16, 2018, imposed a fine of Rs. 50 crore on the Delhi government for its “failure” to take action against steel pickling units in residential areas as they fall under …
On September 18, 2018, around 1000 farmers submitted affidavits in the Gujarat High Court opposing the proposed Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. A division bench of Chief Justice R Subhash Reddy and Justice V M Pancholi is already …
The Bombay High Court on September 17, 2018, has held that the destruction of mangroves offends citizens’ Fundamental Rights under Article 21 of the Constitution of India and that the state is duty-bound to protect and preserve …
The Supreme Court on September 17, 2018, stayed the operation of the National Green Tribunal’s order which was passed on December 15, 2017, directing the government that the odd-even vehicle rotation scheme be made applicable to two-wheelers …
The Supreme Court on September 11, 2018, ordered the demolition of all illegal structures that are built by a prominent builder in the protected forests of the Aravallis, noting that ecological damage done by colonisers to the …
Considering that scientific disposal of e-waste is an important factor for protecting the environment, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to submit an action plan on e-waste management within …
On Tuesday, August 21st, 2018, the Centre expressing reluctance for a national ban on firecrackers has suggested some alternative measures to curb pollution during Diwali. The Centre proposed the production of “green crackers”, community cracker bursting in …
The Supreme Court on Monday, August 13th, 2018 accepted the proposal of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), regarding hologram-based colour coded stickers of different colours on vehicles indicating the nature of fuel they are …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on August 5th, 2018 has directed the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to look into the alleged cutting of 100 trees in a park at the Tyagraj Nagar market for the purpose …
On Thursday (July 19th, 2018) Rajasthan High Court issued a notice to the state government and the Elephant owners Development Society over alleged ‘cruel and illegal elephant rides’ at Amber Fort and Elephant Village (Hathigaon) in Jaipur. …
Expressing dissatisfaction over the cleaning of river Ganga, National Green Tribunal said on Thursday (July 19th, 2018) that the situation was extremely bad and hardly any measure has been taken to clean it. A bench headed by …
On Wednesday (July 11th, 2018) Supreme Court condemned the authorities for not showing any interest to protect the iconic Taj Mahal, saying the preservation of the monument may be a “hopeless cause.” The Green bench comprising of …
On Tuesday (July 10th, 2018) a Supreme Court Bench comprising of Justice Madan B Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta asked the Centre and the Delhi government to clarify by Wednesday who could be held responsible for clearing …
The Uttarakhand High Court on July 4th, 2018 granted a status of “legal person or entity” to animals in the state, saying “they have a distinct persona with corresponding rights, duties and liabilities of a living person.” …
The State of Maharashtra has been trending a lot in the news lately because of its stringent action to curb the plastic pollution in India’s second most populous state. The Maharashtra government on March 23rd, 2018, passed …
As the recent statewide ban on plastic use across Maharashtra creating a buzz by leaving a strong message to other states amid pollution rise, Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR) reportedly said that the restaurant owners had …
The Delhi High Court asked today on June 25th, 2018 how the national capital can afford the cutting down of over 16,500 trees for a housing project. The High Court was hearing a plea that was filed …
A plea has been filed in the Delhi High Court to challenge the decision of the Forest Department, Delhi government, giving clearance for cutting down of 16,500 trees for the purpose of revamping south Delhi. The petition …
On Tuesday, (June 19th, 2018) the Gujarat Government has declared that harassing of lions which comprises acts like organizing illegal lion shows, chasing lions on vehicles or shooting illegal videos will attract serious penal action under Section …
Mrs. Veena Vermani, Chairman Standing Committee of North DMC, heading a delegation met the senior officials of National Highway Authority of India to complete the development of UER-II (Urban Extension Road-II) which is a Master Plan Road …
In a recent Judgment, Uttarakhand High Court has quashed the Master Plan for Mussoorrie & Dehradun which was notified by the State, as it was without the approval of the Ministry of Environment and Forests. A division …
The bench headed by NGT Chairperson Jawad Rahim impleaded the Ministry of Environment and Forests as well as the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Sikkim, Jammu and Kashmir and West Bengal and have directed the …
The misery at Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh is not stopping as another 12-year-old girl got killed by a group of feral dogs. It has been found that the girl was attacked by dogs when she was going …
With the growing population and shrinking grasslands and forest space in India, the conflict between the man-animal is on a significant rise. In the most recent and shocking incident, three children in separate incidents in Khairabad area …
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