Varanasi court remands 14 accused to 14-day judicial custody in Ganga Iftar case; bail plea hearing set for March 23.
Read Full ArticleMadras 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 warns HP may vanish due to ecological imbalance; seeks state’s action plan amid rising disasters, deforestation, and climate change threats.
Andhra Pradesh HC issues strict directions to protect waterways, prevent floods, and penalize violators, urging new laws for stronger enforcement.
Call for Papers: Gauhati University & UNDP invite submissions for Int’l Conference on Environment & Sustainability, Sept 18–19, 2025. Hybrid mode.
SC finds DDA guilty of contempt for illegal tree felling, orders massive afforestation and fines to restore Delhi’s green cover.
Madurai court sentences 9 police personnel to death in Sathankulam custodial death case of Jayaraj and Bennix, calling it “rarest of rare.”
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Bangladesh seeks Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India after crimes against humanity conviction; India reviews request amid treaty, legal, and diplomatic considerations.
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Here’s the full 10-point proposal by Iran driving U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks, including sanctions relief, nuclear rights, and Hormuz control.
09 April, 2026 03:48 PM
ICA hosts 5th ICA International Conference 2026 in Delhi with CJI, top judges and global experts, focusing on arbitration, legal tech and cross-border disputes.
09 April, 2026 08:14 PM
Supreme Court rules Unreserved PWD-LV posts are open to all categories based on merit, setting aside Calcutta High Court judgment.
09 April, 2026 04:48 PM
HP High Court grants bail to POCSO accused husband, citing family unity and welfare of minor wife and child born from the union.
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