After ‘bias’ row, Bombay HC judge brought back to hear noise pollution case
Maharashtra government faced flak for accusing Justice Oka of bias and trying to transfer the case to a different bench
No IPL matches in Maharashtra after April 30, orders Bombay High Court
The court ruled that the water crisis in the state could be solved if water used in maintaining cricket pitches was diverted to drought-affected …
Bombay High Court allows inaugural IPL match to commence
Questions the timing of the petition filed against water being provided to cricket stadia for IPL matches in drought-hit Maharashtra
Sexual assault under POCSO Act: A child rights perspective
When the Act is subject to interpretation, it is overshadowed with enhanced possibilities to overlook the spirit and objective of the law, as a …
NH-7 expansion project: NGT stays felling of trees for two weeks
Earlier, a petition against the widening of the highway project was filed by three non-governmental organisations
Cost of closing Deonar: Rs 3,500 crore
Public interest petition alleges irregularities in project to close landfill
No relief for Lavasa yet
Bombay high court upholds stop work order on its township project
Bombay High Court dismisses Aarey petitions
The pleas filed by activists were dismissed on the principle of commonality, not on merits, the court ruled
Walking and good roads a fundamental right: Bombay HC
In most Indian cities, pedestrians outnumber vehicle users. Yet, they remain invisible in policy action
Bombay High Court orders demolition of Adarsh Society
The HC has stayed the order for 12 weeks, giving time to the Maharashtra government to appeal in the Supreme Court
Temporary relief for Nestle India after Bombay High Court sets aside Maggi ban
The judgment was in response to a petition filed by Nestle India, which challenged the ban imposed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority …
Bombay HC for phthalates standards in toys
CSE study showed over 45 per cent toys in India have more than acceptable limits of the chemical
Kerala HC directs NDMA to formulate compensation policy for those dying due to COVID-19 vaccine
The order was passed September 1 and a time frame of three months has been set; the move sets a precedent since no such policy has been …
Jaitapur nuclear protests: activist leader gets externment notice
Vaishali Patil says administration has been continuously harassing protesters
Court allows land transfer to Navi Mumbai airport
CIDCO claims contested land was in its possession for several years
Devise action plan to tackle malnutrition deaths: Bombay HC
Over 600 tribal children have died so far
Dumping garbage in rivers is now a crime in Maharashtra
Bombay High Court orders municipalities to register cases and take action against anyone who violates the law
Bombay HC halts construction by Hiranandani Developers in Powai
Asks it to provide flats for economically weaker section of the society first
PepsiCo to shell out more for water in Maharashtra
Supreme Court upholds high court decision on higher water charges
Maharashtra’s common effluent treatment plants fail to meet standards
Latest weekly report of state pollution control board says only seven CETPs meet standards for treated effluent water
Bombay HC halts work at Mulund-Thane SEZ
Asks project proponent to immediately stop dumping solid waste to reclaim land
High Court forces Maharashtra to take credible action against Lavasa
Environment ministry to pass order on Lavasa’s application for environmental clearance in three weeks
Court orders fresh public hearing for Lanco power plant in Wardha
Declines to grant stay on environmental clearance
Baghjan blowout shows why we need to fix liabilities
There is also a need to address inland oil spills through regulations
‘Lanco public hearing rigged’
Farmers accuse power company of registering bogus speakers, question timing of public hearing with sowing season
