Judgment of the Supreme Court in the matter of In Re: Zudpi Jungle Lands. A batch of applications involved a peculiar issue concerning the situation prevailing in the six districts of eastern Vidarbha region namely Nagpur, Wardha, Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur and Gadchiroli. The issue pertains to the status of the …
HC orders notice to Central Board of Irrigation and Power, Kerala Chief Secretary The Madras High Court Bench here on Tuesday ordered notices to the Central Board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP) and the Chief Secretary to the Government of Kerala on a public interest litigation petition to revive Pampa-Achankovil-Vaipar …
The Punjab and Haryana High Court today virtually questioned the special investigating team on its intention to expose the illegal mining mafia. The High Court also questioned the Punjab Government on the delay in filing a reply in the matter. The High Court, on the previous date of hearing, had …
NEW DELHI: In what may eventually help in further relaxing the Supreme Court's iron ore mining ban in Goa, an expert committee set up for the macro environmental impact assessment (EIA) study has submitted its interim report to the court suggesting that mining may be permitted at the level of …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Mithlesh Bai Patel Vs State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors. dated 26/03/2014. This Application has been filed by one, Smt. Mithlesh Bai Patel who claims that she is an elected Sarpanch of Village Pratappur, Tehsil Siroha, …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Anil Kumar Vs State of Rajasthan & Others dated 24/03/2014 regarding M/s Hanuman Mineral and Grinding Mill, Tehla Road, Rajgarh. It was submitted that the unit was located in the vicinity of the residential area and …
Losses to farmers across State pegged at Rs.42,000 crore Two Maharashtra farmers have approached the Bombay High Court seeking that the Union government be directed to provide a Rs. 20,000-crore package to compensate the losses suffered by thousands of farmers in the State whose crops were destroyed by hailstorms over …
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat high court on Tuesday granted two weeks’ time to the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) to come up with the report on inspection of five units of zero discharge machines installed with gasifiers to reduce pollution in ceramic industrial units in Morbi. According to the HC directions, …
The Division Bench of the High Court of Meghalaya has rejected the PIL filed by Shella Action Committee (SAC) which demanded a halt on excavation and transportation lime stones being carried out by Lafarge. The Division Bench of Chief Justice PC Pant and Justice TNK Singh in a recent order …
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed two housingsocieties – Shubhada and Sukhada, where several politicians and bureaucratsreside, Maharashtra government and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)to reply to a public interest litigation (PIL) alleging corruption inpermissions granted to the buildings. A division bench of Justices Anoop Mohta and M S …
2010 report points to involvement of officials & politicians Bhupinder Singh Hooda’s Congress government in Haryana has hired a senior private lawyer to file a writ petition before the High Court against the Central government for recommending a CBI inquiry into the scams unearthed by whistleblower and forest service officer …
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has expressed hope that the State Government in future is “more careful” while formulating its policy to ensure transparency and avoid unnecessary litigation. The observation came in connection with the allotment of land for industrial purposes. The High Court was dealing with “off the …
Report To HC Calls Only For Regulation Of Eatables In And Around Schools New Delhi: A report submitted by an expert group on junk food has recommended regulation of such food items in school canteens but shied away from pushing for a total ban. The expert group, formed by the …
Industry Comes Up With Policy Putting Onus On Student; Experts Not Sure If It’s Feasible A Delhi high court panel to look into dietary habits of school-going children is split on the question of banning sale of junk food in and around educational institutions. The panel of experts has to …
The Punjab and Haryana High Court today asked the special investigating team to file an interim report on illegal mining in Punjab. The High Court also directed the deputy commissioners concerned and mining officers to file an affidavit as to where illegal mining was taking place. The directions came after …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs Union Of India & Others dated 12/03/2014 regarding the destruction of the tropical rain forest in the Gudalur and Nilgiri areas in violation of the Forest Act, 1927, Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and Tamil Nadu …
Are those beautifully packed and fresh looking exotic fruits displayed on the stands in posh markets really healthy? We'll find it out very soon as for the first time, imported fruits and vegetables are set to come under pesticide watch following the recommendations from a court appointed committee. In the …
The Bombay high court has set a 15-day deadline for the state government to prepare a comprehensive plan for protection of wetlands. The move follows a public interest litigation alleging inaction on part of the state in responding to complaints of reclamation and construction on wetlands. The direction was issued …
The Manipur high court asked the state public health engineering department (PHED) to complete a long-delayed water supply project at Chowainamei Makhan village in Senapati district within six months. A bench headed by acting chief justice L K Mohapatra and justice N Kotiswar Singh made its ruling public a few …
Activists May File PIL If Rules Are Bent To Back Illegalities Pune: The Green Pune Movement (GPM), a group of citizens supporting Biodiversity Parks (BDPs), has objected to scrapping of the proposal that will open up the hilltops and slopes for construction. The members, at a press conference on Wednesday, …
The Madurai bench of the Madras high court on Monday directed the Madurai Corporation commissioner and the dean of Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) to provide uninterrupted water supply to operation theatres and maternity wards at the hospital. This directive was passed on a public interest litigation filed by one Mohamed …
