Dog attacks a ‘serious menace’, say SC court judges, urge CJI to address issue

Conversation began when CJI noticed a lawyer’s bandaged arm & learnt he was attacked by street dogs

Why multiple committees for reviewing pesticide ban, SC asks government

The apex court sought the reason for appointing several committees when the initial panel had already recommended the banning of 27 pesticides

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (June 4, 2020)

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

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 5, 2020)

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

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 18, 2020)

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

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 8, 2020)

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

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

Same-sex marriages: LGBTQIA+ community vows to fight on, lawyers & activists in support

Apex court applying differential standards in case, say activists; others call it a positive step, despite falling short of deciding to legalise …

Unused stock, reduced damage: Why iron ore sale ban was relaxed in Karnataka

Situation because of which ban was imposed 10 years ago now ‘changed for the better’, Supreme Court says

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 19, 2020)

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Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary near Mumbai exempted from ESZ mandate by SC

Practical difficulties and ground realities need to be taken in account for 1 km ESZ, says apex court

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 17, 2022)

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

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 10, 2022)

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Mahanadi Coalfields land oustees to get compensation, resettlement and rehabilitation

Land acquired for mining in 1988; Compensation to be disbursed to 4 villages under the R&R Act, 2013

Supreme Court puts environmental release of GM mustard on hold

The Coalition of GM Free India, an informal network of organiations and individuals campaigning to keep India GM-Free, had specifically requested …

Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (July 6-10, 2020)

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

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 8, 2020)

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

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 7, 2022)

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Severe environmental harm equal to genocide, crime against humanity: Experts write to International Criminal Court

Human activities leading to severe environmental harm also violate human rights; must be punished, they urge in joint statement

Supreme Court orders status quo on Kaleshwaram irrigation project expansion

Telangana government increasing capacity without green nod, court told 

SC stays implementation of farm laws, forms committee to examine farmer concerns

Delhi Police file plea seeking injunction against Republic Day tractor rally by farmers

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

Good News: Great Indian Bustards lay 20 eggs

Four of the birds laid two eggs each in Rajasthan’s Desert National park; authorities say conservation efforts are paying off

Supreme Court modifies order on construction ban within one kilometre of protected areas

The apex court said it is not possible to implement a uniform ESZ in every protected area because of interstate boundaries