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 …
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Union government and the Central Zoo Authority to ensure that the transfer of two Karnataka elephants, which will be given to a German zoo in exchange for two cheetahs, is carried out in a diligent manner. They were also asked to ensure …
The Orissa High Court on Wednesday admitted an appeal of Vedanta Aluminium Limited (VAL) challenging the Union government's decision to reject its application for regularising its expansion works at Lanjigarh in Kalahandi districts. The two-member bench comprising chief justice V. Gopalagowda and justice H.S. Bhalla, while admitting the application, posted …
After hearing that its order on banning the sale of tobacco products within a radius of 100 yards of any educational schools or colleges in the city has not been properly implemented yet, the Delhi high court on Wednesday asked the Delhi police commissioner to initiate a departmental inquiry against …
The Supreme Court on Monday admitted a batch of petitions challenging the land acquisitions for setting up special economic zones (SEZs) in various parts of the country. The apex court will hear together at least 18 petitions that could change the contours of SEZ policy and even require a change …
Camelot Housing Colony was planned at an ecologically sensitive spot Slated to have 18 towers, some with 35 floors, with luxury flats costing at least Rs.3 crore. Chandigarh's design restricts maximum number of floors in residential buildings to three. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab & Haryana High Court has stayed booking, selling …
Neela Hauz, the ancient water body on Aruna Asif Ali Marg near Vasant Kunj, which was edging towards extinction due to construction of a flyover near it, will soon return to life. On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court told the civic bodies to complete their work and restore the medieval-era …
After hearing the submissions by amicus curiae in connection with a PIL alleging rampant use of banned pesticides in fruits and vegetables, the Delhi high court on Wednesday decided to hear the issue on March 9. Amicus curie V.K. Rao and Saket Sikri submitted to the HC that there were …
MADHYA Pradesh’s forest department seems to share a cosy relationship with resort owners and tour operators. On September 14, H S Pabla, chief wildlife warden of the state, wrote an e-mail: “A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a ban on tourism in core areas of Madhya Pradesh’s national tiger reserves …
Why did you choose public interest litigation (PIL) as a strategy for environmental activism? When we started Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA), the country had just emerged from a long period of martial law. People were distanced from the administration. We wanted to activate the administration and law-makers through judicial …
PIL calls to stop development projects near lake to protect water level, ecology The Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the Haryana government to explain if the upcoming housing colonies by various developers will pose a threat to the catchment area of Sukhna lake. A Division Bench comprising acting …
The Gujarat high court on Monday issued notices to the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB), the state industries and mining department, AMC and the State Human Rights Commission in connection with high-level of industrial pollution in Vatva and Narol areas of the city. Taking suo motu cognizance of a letter …
Following a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by three Seoni-based volunteers, the Jabalpur High Court on Wednesday served notices to several parties, including the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest and the State Government, involved in the formation of the Pench-Kanha corridor. Apart from the Union Ministry and the State …
CHENNAI: A student of the School of Excellence in Law has filed a writ petition in the Madras High Court seeking to declare the National Green Tribunal (NGT) Act 2010 as unconstitutional. In his public interest litigation petition, M. Naveen Kumar, studying B.A., B.L. (Hons) course here, said that the …
The Union environment ministry on December 15 issued a show cause notice to the Adani group promoted Mundra SEZ and Port in Gujarat. The ministry has asked the company to reply within 15 days as to why the clearances given to it for developing the port and a township should …
Jharkhand High Court slapped contempt notices on the state government today as it was dissatisfied with the explanation given for delay in furnishing the detailed project report (DPR) of the Kanhar Dam in Garhwa. The matter will again be taken up on January 17, 2011. A division bench of Chief …
The Uttarakhand High Court has admitted a public interest litigation (PIL) on raising the height and increasing the production capacity of Sirnagar Hydro Electricity project filed by some residents of Tehri Garhwal district. The joint Bench of Chief Justice Barin Ghosh and Justice VK Bist asked on Tuesday the Union …
