Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (June 8, 2022)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Centre rolls back decision to cap price of raw jute
The decision had faced strong opposition from the jute industry, especially in West Bengal, where around ten jute mills closed down and 60,…
Sabarmati pollution: Inspect all industrial effluent treatment plants, Gujarat HC tells government
Domestic waste water and industrial effluent generated daily by Ahmedabad is discharged into the Sabarmati
Did poor government handling in Kerala cause 2018 floods? Yes, says CAG
From floodplain identification to flood hazard map to availability of rain gauges, CAG report points out shortcomings in Kerala’s flood response
COVID-19: Calcutta High Court passes judgment to protect rights of para teachers
Para teachers collective had filed a petition seeking deadline relaxation for an activity amid COVID-19 pandemic
Prosperity, thorns, a village road: Ground report from Khodgaon (near Rowghat iron ore reserve)
A road in national interest: Despite its opposition, a tribal village sees a road cut right through it to mine one of India’s biggest iron-…
DTE Impact: New software to keep fishing vessels away from Gahiramatha
The Orissa High Court had ordered the installation of the software to track vessel movements after taking cognizance of a DTE story about Olive …
DTE Impact: Kendrapara SP appears before Orissa High Court in forest guard assault case
DTE had reported on 6 forest guards being attacked in the area by fishermen, in violation of a fishing ban
Coronavirus update: Madras High Court holds Election Commission repsonsible for pandemic surge
Karnataka to lock down for 2 weeks from tomorrow
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 …
Polavaram project: Andhra high court stays eviction, demolition in affected areas
At least 15 villages in two districts of the state have been demolished since 2016
DTE impact: Orissa High Court panel visits Gahirmatha to study Olive Ridley conservation
A survey found nearly 800 dead sea turtles on the Odisha coast, DTE reported February 4
DTE impact: Orissa High Court notices to officials on death of Olive Ridley turtles
Assault on open access to science in India
Elsevier, Wiley and American Chemical Society have pleaded in front of Delhi High Court that ISPs block Sci-Hub and Libgen websites in India
Why are nomads being evicted from Jammu and Kashmir?
Eviction drives come shortly after the J&K High Court declared the Roshni Act, allowed ownership of occupied government land …
Diwali amid COVID-19: Will West Bengal have a firecracker-free Kali Puja
The state dilly-dallys despite a high court directive even as environmentalists seek strict action against violations; is the fire …
Nilgiris Elephant Corridor: SC upholds Madras HC order affirming animals’ right of passage
Apex court also sets up committee to look into complaints on the issue
Jharsuguda activists seek fresh public hearing on Vedanta smelter expansion
Orissa High Court had asked the collector to respond by October 12 on holding another public hearing about expansion
Dramatic twists on Vedanta plant public hearing in Odisha
Orissa HC first stays, then allows hearing to take place; decision deferred till October 5
Stubble burning, dust from West put an end to north India’s clean air
The region had experienced clean skies during the COVID-19 lockdown, but now, particulate matters have again increased
A trashed valley: Kashmir needs to segregate its waste at source
Despite clear regulations and court interventions, local governments continue to ignore Kashmir’s municipal solid waste crisis
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