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Centre Cannot Grant Retrospective Environmental Clearances Through Office Memorandum : SC
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Centre Cannot Grant Retrospective Environmental Clearances Through Office Memorandum : SC

Supreme Court holds Centre cannot regularise ex post facto environmental clearances through an executive Office Memorandum; only a valid notification can create such an exception.

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SC Stays Its Recent Verdict on Aravalli Hills, Says Clarification Necessary on Definitions Judiciary
SC Stays Its Recent Verdict on Aravalli Hills, Says Clarification Necessary on Definitions

Supreme Court stays its recent Aravalli Hills verdict, citing need for clarity on definitions, and constitutes a new expert committee to assess environmental impact.

SC slams U'khand govt for slow pace in action against errant officers in illegal constructions in Corbett Tiger Reserve Environment
SC slams U'khand govt for slow pace in action against errant officers in illegal constructions in Corbett Tiger Reserve

SC slams U’khand govt for slow action against senior officers over illegal constructions in Corbett Tiger Reserve; sets 3-month deadline.

SC appreciates Rajasthan's Piplantri model; recommends Centre to develop policy for protecting sacred groves, involving local community [Read Judgment] Environment
SC appreciates Rajasthan's Piplantri model; recommends Centre to develop policy for protecting sacred groves, involving local community [Read Judgment]

SC lauds Rajasthan’s Piplantri model, urging the Centre to adopt policies for protecting sacred groves with community involvement and sustainable development.

Formulate policy on GM crops, SC to Centre in split verdict on approval for GM Mustard [Read Judgement] Judiciary
Formulate policy on GM crops, SC to Centre in split verdict on approval for GM Mustard [Read Judgement]

Supreme Court directs Centre to formulate national policy on GM crops in split verdict on GM Mustard approval, emphasizing consultation with all stakeholders.

Depleting groundwater levels: NGT asks Centre, states, UTs to respond to issue

Recognizing the seriousness of depleting groundwater levels in India, NGT has sought a response from Centre, states, UTs on the issue.


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The Senior Citizen Rights Handbook is a comprehensive guide designed to empower elderly citizens with clear and accessible knowledge of their legal and social rights in India.

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