SC allows Pollution Boards to levy compensation or seek bank guarantees for environmental damage under Water & Air Acts, upholding ‘Polluter Pays’ principle.
Read Full ArticleAndhra Pradesh HC issues strict directions to protect waterways, prevent floods, and penalize violators, urging new laws for stronger enforcement.
SC finds DDA guilty of contempt for illegal tree felling, orders massive afforestation and fines to restore Delhi’s green cover.
SC directs States and UTs to transfer all forest lands from revenue to forest departments; slams misuse for commercial gain by political-builder nexus.
Prayagraj aims for 4 Guinness World Records at Maha Kumbh 2025 with mass clean-up drives, e-rickshaw rally, and handprint collection from Feb 14-17.
Meghalaya High Court orders a ban on thin plastics under 120 microns, emphasizing strict measures for plastic waste management and environmental protection.
56 former judges, including ex-CJIs Sathasivam & Gogoi, rebut peers’ statement on Amit Shah, stressing judiciary must stay above politics.
27 August, 2025 06:46 PM
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