Rahul Gandhi’s Great Nicobar visit revives debate over mega project, raising concerns on tribal rights, environment, and national security stakes.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court upholds deer translocation from Hauz Khas to Rajasthan reserves; directs MoEFCC to grant statutory status to CEC guidelines.
NGT halts Omaxe’s Dwarka project over illegal tree felling and lack of environmental clearance, rejecting the developer’s “deemed EC” defence.
Supreme Court approves ECC hike for commercial vehicles entering Delhi, mandates 5% annual increase from April 1, 2026, based on CAQM recommendations.
Varanasi court remands 14 accused to 14-day judicial custody in Ganga Iftar case; bail plea hearing set for March 23.
Madras HC slams Tamil Nadu govt for allotting ecologically fragile sand dunes to a school, quashes order, and directs fresh land identification.
Madras HC rules forest rights require continuous residence and livelihood dependence; rejects claims over 291.60 acres for lack of proof.
Supreme Court forms high-level panel to restore Jojari–Bandi–Luni river system, slams Rajasthan for decades of inaction and warns of risks to two million lives.
India urges a legally binding, equity-focused just transition mechanism at COP30, emphasizing climate finance, CBDR-RC principles, and stronger support for developing nations.
The Supreme Court recalls its ruling against ex post facto environmental clearances after CREDAI’s review, restoring the case for fresh consideration.
Supreme Court directs statutory status for Delhi Ridge Management Board, calling the Ridge Delhi’s “green lungs” vital to combat rising air pollution.
Supreme Court reaffirms that all courts must faithfully apply binding precedents and warns against evading or distinguishing apex rulings superficially.
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 takes suo motu cognisance of industrial waste in Rajasthan’s Jojari river, citing threat to human life, animals, and biodiversity in hundreds of villages.
SC questions why firecracker bans, anti-pollution steps apply only to Delhi; stresses need for uniform clean air policy across India.
![SC Upholds Translocation of Deer from Hauz Khas Deer Park to Rajasthan Tiger Reserves; Directs MoEFCC to Grant Statutory Status to CEC Wildlife Translocation Guidelines [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/04/lj_1342_SC_Upholds_Translocation.webp)
![NGT Halts Omaxe’s Dwarka Sports Arena Over Illegal Tree Felling and Missing Environmental Clearance [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/04/lj_7760_NGT_Halts_Omaxes_Dwarka.webp)
![MC Mehta Case: Supreme Court Approves Hike in Environment Compensation Charge for Commercial Vehicles Entering Delhi, Orders 5% Annual Revision [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/04/lj_4808_MC_Mehta_Case.webp)
![“He Worships An Invisible God And Destroys A Visible Nature”: Madras HC Slams Tamil Nadu Government For Allotting Ecologically Fragile Sand Dunes To School [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/03/lj_9887_He_Worships_An_Invisible.webp)
![Continuous Residence and Bona Fide Livelihood Dependence on the Forest Are Essential Conditions to Claim Rights Under Forest Rights Act, 2006: Madras HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/03/lj_7074_Continuous_Residence_and.webp)
![SC Constitutes High-Level Panel to Save Jojari–Bandi–Luni River System, Slams Rajasthan Government’s Inaction [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_1334_SC_Constitutes_High_Level.webp)
![CREDAI Wins Major Relief as Supreme Court Recalls Ruling Invalidating Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearances [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_1855_CREDAI_Wins_Major_Relief.webp)
![SC Grants Statutory Status to Delhi Ridge Management Board to Safeguard Delhi’s “Green Lungs” [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_1538_SC_Grants_Statutory_Status.webp)
![Judicial Discipline Requires Faithful Application of Binding Precedents: SC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_5343_Judicial_Discipline_Requires.webp)
![NGT Orders Probe into Illegal Tree Felling in Delhi’s Civil Lines, Directs Action Within Three Months [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/10/lj_6388_NGT_Orders_Probe_into.webp)
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