Karnataka HC quashes FIR against Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bengaluru land encroachment case, holding no direct role and limiting relief to him alone.
Read Full ArticleMadras HC slams Tamil Nadu govt for allotting ecologically fragile sand dunes to a school, quashes order, and directs fresh land identification.
Supreme Court accepts expert panel recommendations to protect the Great Indian Bustard while balancing renewable energy projects in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Supreme Court stays its recent Aravalli Hills verdict, citing need for clarity on definitions, and constitutes a new expert committee to assess environmental impact.
Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of Aravalli definition issue, lists matter before Vacation Bench on Dec 29, 2025, amid environmental concerns.
Delhi High Court directs DDA and MCD to act against unauthorised cafés in Majnu Ka Tilla, citing serious fire safety, zoning and building norm violations.
Supreme Court’s new 100-metre Aravalli definition sparks legal and ecological debate, raising concerns over mining, biodiversity loss, and environmental protection.
Supreme Court halts further deer translocation from A.N. Jha Deer Park and orders a scientific assessment by the CEC to review wildlife management and compliance.
Kerala High Court upholds regulated access to the Sabarimala forest route, ruling that the mode of temple entry is not an essential religious practice.
Supreme Court directs statutory status for Delhi Ridge Management Board, calling the Ridge Delhi’s “green lungs” vital to combat rising air pollution.
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.
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 allows Pollution Boards to levy compensation or seek bank guarantees for environmental damage under Water & Air Acts, upholding ‘Polluter Pays’ principle.
Andhra Pradesh HC issues strict directions to protect waterways, prevent floods, and penalize violators, urging new laws for stronger enforcement.
Madras High Court appoints Hindu couple as guardians of Muslim child, sets aside Family Court order, reiterates child welfare as paramount.
30 April, 2026 06:44 PM
Bombay HC modifies ‘2046’ defamation order, deletes age and 20-year adjournment remarks, lists case for July 15, 2026 hearing.
30 April, 2026 01:18 PM
PIL in Supreme Court challenges appointment of UP IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma as poll observer in West Bengal, alleging bias and violation of RP Act norms.
30 April, 2026 01:12 PM
Rahul Gandhi’s Great Nicobar visit revives debate over mega project, raising concerns on tribal rights, environment, and national security stakes.
30 April, 2026 07:17 PM
UAE exits OPEC and OPEC+ from May 1, 2026, aiming higher output and strategic autonomy, reshaping global oil markets and weakening cartel control.
30 April, 2026 02:21 PM
Delhi HC freezes Sunjay Kapur’s estate, restrains Priya Kapur amid will dispute, grants interim relief to children and orders asset preservation.
30 April, 2026 07:15 PM
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