Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Akhilesh Kumar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 23/05/2025. The matter related to illegal mining activites carried out by Jai Maa Chandrika Enterprises, Rajendra Nagar, village Kabari, district Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh. The applicant also alleged about illegal sale …
Reply by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in OA No 1094 of 2024 (News item titled "All Indian salt sugar brands contain microplastics reveals study" which appeared in the Business Standard, August 13, 2024). CPCB in its report, March 26, 2025 said that the fourth amendment to the Plastic …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled “CSE report finds dangerous increase in ozone pollution across urban India” appearing in Down to Earth dated 06.08.2024. The Principal Bench of the NGT heard the matter on March 21, 2025. In the original application, registered suo …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rajat Verma Vs Member Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board & Others dated 07/03/2025. The matter related to chromium dumps at Rania, Kanpur Dehat, Rakhi Mandi, Kanpur Nagar and Fatehpur. Amicus Curiae in the earlier proceedings had pointed out that …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Rishan Sarode & Others Vs The PMC, through Municipal Commissioner & Others dated 06/03/2025. The application was filed by the law students with the prayers that Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) be …
Judgment of the Supreme Court in the matter of Vellore District Environment Monitoring Committee Vs The District Collector, Vellore district & Others dated 30/01/2025. The matter related to pollution caused by untreated effluents discharged by tanneries and other industries in Tamil Nadu into the Palar river, posing a threat to …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "Chennai Citizen Connect: Ambattur residents cry foul as sewage from gated community pollutes area” appearing in DT Next dated 17.12.2024. The Original Application was registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item. The matter related to …
Status report on behalf of Delhi Jal Board in compliance of NGT order dated September 20, 2024. An application was filed before the NGT on the basis of a news item which appeared in the Times of India, April 22, 2024 titled "Greater Kailash lesser comfort life amid foul air …
The NGT, December 24, 2024 directed Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) among others to file their reply before Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal on the matter of a gas leak from a drain in Jaipur resulting in the hospitalization of 10 students of coaching institute …
Reply by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in the matter of Mamta Samir Shirali Vs The authorities of new crematorium, Boriwali & Others dated 11/12/2024. Mamta Samir Shirali resident of Borivali (W), Mumbai in her application to the NGT said that the authorities responsible for running new crematoriums at Borivali, Babhai/Vazira …
Reply on behalf of the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) in response to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order September 12, 2024. The matter related to the news item titled "People are breathing in cancer-causing chemicals in their cars study find" appearing in NDTV.com dated May 8, 2024. ARAI …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to pay Rs 20 lakhs to the Akhil Bhartiya Netrahin Sangh School within one month. The school management would utilize the compensation amount in creating better environmental atmosphere in the school and in extending the proper health and …
Judgment of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nizamuddin West Association Vs Union of India & Others dated 21/11/2024. It was complained that residents of BLK (North) GK-I RWA are suffering for the last 25 years due to illegal/unauthorized discharge of untreated sewage in rainwater/storm water drain (Kushak …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M C Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 18/11/2024. The petition was listed to find out how the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for NCR and adjoining areas published by the Commission for Air Quality Management in …
This document provides an updated list of “best buys” and other recommended interventions to address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). It is based on Appendix 3 of the Global action plan for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases 2013–2020, which was first approved in 2013 and last updated in 2017. The …
Order of the Gauhati High Court in the matter of Hasibur Rahman Vs State of Assam & Others dated 19/04/2024. The state of Assam vide Notification, January 20, 2024 has published a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for restricting import/stock/sale of fish imported from other than self sufficient states by road/river …
Women farmers play a crucial role in South Asia’s agricultural sector and contribute significantly, despite facing numerous challenges. The intersection of climate change, gender, and health can have disproportionate impacts on women’s well‑being. Communicable and non‑communicable diseases, occupational hazards, and mental health issues are exacerbated by climate change, affecting women’s …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Arun Das Vs Union of India & Others dated 10/04/2024. The application filed by Arun Das, resident of village Tengabari, Dibrugarh district was that fish caught far away from Assam are sold in Assam in addition …
Eight out of 10 Indians support cutting plastic production in order to save the country’s biodiversity and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, revealed a new Greenpeace International report. The survey comes ahead of the fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC4) meeting for a Global Plastics Treaty to be held …
In the wake of rising temperatures, the Goa State Disaster Management Authority (Goa SDMA) is taking necessary Preparedness and Mitigation Measures for Heatwave in the State. Goa SDMA has notified the Goa Heatwave Action Plan 2024 – Prevention and Mitigation of Impacts and circulated the same with all concerned Departments …
Report by state of Kerala in OA No. 728 OF 2023 (News Item Appearing In Hindustan Dated 30.11.2023 Titled ARSENIC FOUND IN GROUNDWATER IN 25 STATES, FLUORIDE IN 27 STATES GOVT.) The study by the Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM) focused on mapping and monitoring of fluoride …
