Environment in elections: Dhinkia ‘acid test’ for ruling BJD as betel farmers unhappy with JSW steel plant land acquisition

They accuse CM Naveen Patnaik-led government and police of colluding with the company and destroying the area’s ecological treasure 

Environment in elections: Tamil Nadu has voted and activists believe 2018’s Sterlite controversy will help DMK in state

Incumbent fulfilled its promise to shut down the plant, which satisfied state’s people

Centre reveals forest records after 28 years; seven states miss deadline

Incomplete and vague information means deemed forests to lose “forest” status  

Analysis: What does the new Supreme Court judgment mean for climate action in India?

Supreme Court says right to be free from adverse effects of climate change part of fundamental rights to life and equality

Passive euthanasia: Supreme court removes red tape, sets 48-hour timeframe

Earlier, passive euthanasia was a three-tier process and cumbersome for all involved

Simply Put: Patriarchy and property

GM mustard: Hearing starts afresh; SC hears arguments on both sides

Three-day hearing concluded by new bench of justices BV Nagarathna and Sanjay Karol

Simply put: Forest dwellers face eviction?

SC declines to designate Joshimath crisis a national disaster; redirects petitioner to HC

On January 10, the court had said that everything important need not come to it

Mobocracy can’t be allowed in a democracy, says SC

The apex court asks the Parliament to draft a new legislation against lynching

No crackers

Air pollution in news on April 11

Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and debates on air pollution

Simply Put: Big Brother don’t watch

Now there's a way to offset food wasted at weddings

Redirecting wasted food to the needy through initiatives could usher in a change

Decide if the ASI is capable of looking after the Taj: SC to Centre

Apex Court has been listening to a petition on the upkeep of the white mausoleum

Heartbreak outside D gate of Supreme Court in Delhi as same sex marriage refused recognition

Fight for equality of marriage to continue, LGBTQIA+ members tell Down To Earth

Simply Put: The Matryoshka hand

Sewers are gas chambers where manual scavengers are sent to die: SC

Apex court comes down heavily on govt on the issue of manual scavenging

SC reserves judgement on environmental release of GM mustard

The apex court stated it will determine what is best for the nation in a “highly technical” and scientific matter  

A matter of debate: Should stray dogs be fed in public places?

A recent blogpost on DTE drew a lot of interest. Here is a look

Next hearing in FRA case on September 12

Apex court asks all states to file affidavits within 15 days

Illegal mining: Supreme Court orders Meghalaya to deposit Rs 100 crore

Move comes six months after mining disaster in the state

SC okays Monsanto’s patent claim over Bt cotton

The agri-business giant earlier had a setback at Delhi high court

Restrictions can be relaxed within a kilometre of eco-sensitive zones, Supreme Court indicates

The court will give its verdict on this matter on March 24  

Activists cite violations of statutory regulations in GM mustard approval ahead of SC hearing

GM mustard did not undergo even the limited testing that Bt brinjal underwent