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.
Read Full ArticleSC directs TN to compensate victims of tannery pollution, set up panel for clean environment, and enforce strict monitoring on illegal sand mining.
NGT seeks responses on Artificial Light At Night (ALAN), highlighting its adverse effects on health, wildlife, and environment; hearing set for April 2025.
Supreme Court stresses citizens’ right to a pollution-free environment, criticizes government inaction on air pollution and ineffective implementation of laws.
Delhi government's target was to remove 50 lakh metric tonnes of garbage from the Bhalswa landfill by March this year. However, the deadline for clearing the garbage mountain has now been extended. Can Delhi clear its garbage dumps? Why MCD hasnt been able to accomplish results? Watch this report.
Alarmed by the untreated solid waste adding to the pollution load in the Capital, the Supreme Court sought a concrete action plan to fix Delhis garbage woes.
Bombay HC directed Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to carry out a air pollution audit of industries in MMR.
Supreme Court orders Centre to frame policy in 6 months for phasing out heavy duty diesel vehicles, emphasizing the fundamental right to a pollution-free environment.
The Supreme Court mandates strict adherence to firecracker curbs nationwide, emphasizing self-regulation over legal enforcement to mitigate environmental pollution. The court highlights the selfish na...
Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu's ban on reinforced paper cups for a pollution-free environment. The court also reviews the ban on non-woven bags in light of plastic waste management rules.
Supreme Court declines to challenge Madras High Court's ban on Plaster of Paris Ganesh idols. Legal battle over eco-friendly idol-making during Vinayakar Chaturthi.
Supreme Court criticised SBI and banks for being lenient with big defaulters while subjecting small borrowers to borderline harassment.
21 May, 2026 11:51 AM
Supreme Court approves nationwide three-tier ICU framework, calls India’s healthcare system in a “dreadful position”, and seeks urgent reforms.
21 May, 2026 10:55 AM
Supreme Court allows NALSAR’s stray dog welfare model, subject to liability for dog-bite incidents on campus.
21 May, 2026 04:07 PM
Bombay HC says wife cannot be denied maintenance merely for filing restitution plea after husband sought divorce; education alone no ground to refuse support.
21 May, 2026 03:28 PM
Madras High Court directs ECI to construct permanent ramps at polling booths and make websites accessible for persons with disabilities.
21 May, 2026 04:27 PM
Delhi High Court reserved order on Raghav Chadha’s plea against defamatory posts, questioning whether personality rights were involved.
21 May, 2026 04:45 PM
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