Affected people can even approach the criminal court

JUSTICE N VENKATACHALA former judge of the Supreme Court, is currently chairperson of the National Environment Appellate Authority (NEAA). Set …

FIGHTING FOR AIR

Weighed down by extremely high levels of particles in the air, some Indian cities seem to be coming of age with regard to vehicular air pollution.…

Prodigal sons

Industry is wasting the environment. But the courts and the civil society will have none of it

North American free-trade pact delayed

A US federal judge has ruled against a free trade accord with Mexico on the ground that it will harm the environment

Government sets limited role for proposed tribunal

The government's decision to set up a tribunal to decide compensation cases is being seen as an attempt to compromise the establishment of …

People first

The Sri Lankan Supreme Court rules against a mining project that would have displaced thousands of people

New law finally gives voice to the Yarra River's traditional owners

New legislation has recognised the Yarra River as a single, living entity. But what does that mean in practice?

Not fine!

Once again the Supreme Court cracks the whip on erring ministries. This time it is accompanied by a fine

Despite ban, mines thrive in Sariska reserve

A Supreme Court order demanding immediate closure of about 250 mines in and around the Sariska Tiger Reserve has evoked little response from the …

Bloody waters

The colour of water in more than 10 villages in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district is red. Despite severe strictures from the courts, the industry …

Points to ponder

Right to information and transparency in eia are critical for public participation in development projects

Shut your shop'

DTC invites the wrath of the Supreme Court with its lax attitude towards the court order to convert all buses over eight years old to CNG by …

Health costs first

USEPA can now set stringent air quality standards only on the basis of health costs, not economic impacts

Haunted by the past

Five years ago, Nigerian social activist Ken Saro-Wiwa was killed because he fought against multinational oil companies and dared to assert the …

Fundamental judgement

Clean drinking water is a fundamental right, states the Supreme Court and wants government to set up environmental courts

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 9, 2020)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

The law steps in

Plastic ban

Finally, the Delhi government clears a bill to ban plastic bags

CLEAN WATER

Saving the shark

FOLLOW UP

Jailed for polluting

A hotel manager faces a jail term for not complying with pollution norms

KENYA

Green judges

JAMAICA