Javadekar says 69,000 ha of forest land diverted, govt data differs
According to MoEFCC’s e-governance portal eGreen, 72,685 ha of forest land was diverted
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 7, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
UP forest dept cites stayed SC order for eviction
Although activists and forest dwellers could resist this attempt, the notice that came a day after still didn’t have any mention of the stay
The dark side of Sabarmati river development
Recent report flags high levels of pollutants entering the river, non-compliance of SC order
Reconsider green clearance mechanism for small-scale mining: NGT to Centre
It says district-level authorities do not have the expertise to assess environmental impacts of mining projects
Court digest: Major environment hearings of the week (December 3-7)
Polavaram project: Public hearings remain distant dream as Centre, states play blame game
On December 3, the Centre backtracked on its submission to appoint an independent agency to hold public hearings in Odisha and Chhatisgarh
Who will take onus of clearing Delhi’s landfills? SC asks LG
The SC blasted the Lieutenant Governor as neither he nor the civic bodies are ready to take the responsibility for the city’s poor garbage …
SC to decide the fate of BS-III vehicles in India on March 27
In a hearing on the matter on March 24, the apex court reiterated its firm stand against polluting vehicles and fuel
Apex court orders all states to ensure sterilisation and vaccination of stray dogs
Order comes in response to petitions by animal welfare groups that local bodies were not doing enough on the matter
Supreme Court calls for comprehensive action to tackle air pollution
The highest court has made strong remarks on Delhi’s pollution levels while hearing an application against environment cess
A noisy Diwali ahead: Supreme Court refuses to put blanket ban on firecrackers
Trends in air quality data show that the level of pollutants in the National Capital Region go up each year, with the bursting of firecrackers on&…
Guardian sisters of Aruna Shanbaug
At a time when questions are being raised about ethics in medical practice, the nurses and staff members of KEM hospital who took care of their …
Justice delayed, denied
Five months after 14 women died in sterilisation camps in Chhattisgarh, there is no sign of justice being delivered to those who lost their kin. …
Supreme Court to now monitor road safety
Appoints three-member committee to give recommendations to reduce road accidents across the country
Green laws
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY IN INDIA: CASES, MATERIALS AND STATUTES By Shyam Divan and Armin Rosencranz •Second edition • Published …
The Sherlock principle
When there is only one option left, it is the right answer: this was the Supreme Court's logic in the CNG order
Supreme Court fines illegal miners in Odisha, directs fund to be used for tribal benefit in mining districts
Also directs Centre to revise National Mineral Policy to regulate mining effectively
Supreme Court sets up 'social justice bench'
Activists hope that the move will show very quick results
Supreme Court cancels allotment of 214 coal blocks
All the operational mines have been asked to wind up their production by March 2015
A provision in need of serious review
The Fifth Schedule has remained mired in confusion and politicking
Apex court recognises third sex
The verdict will help transgenders who face problems accessing public healthcare
Uncommon swing for commons
States rush in with new policies and programmes to protect village land
GOMTI POLLUTION
License for livelihood
The plight of rickshaw pullers and vendors of Delhi catches the prime minister's attention
