National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 – One of the main objects of the 2010 Act is to uphold and protect the right of the citizens to healthy environment which is a part of the right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The objects and reasons of the 2010 Act indicate …
Summary: NGT directed to oversee the impact of silicosisprone industries and factories across India and ensure that the CPCB and the respective SPCBs comply with the earlier directions of this Court. Furthermore, we direct the NGT to undertake any additional necessary steps to prevent the spread of silicosis by such industries and factories- NHRC directed …
Summary: Applicant preferred an application to the CEC seeking permission to construct the health/eco-resort (nearby Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary)- Allowing application, SC observed: The applicant is justified in claiming that its proprietary rights guaranteed under Article 300A of the Constitution of India cannot be infringed merely on account of the pending writ appeal before the Madhya …
Environment Law – Greenfield airport at Silchar– Environmental regulations are in place precisely to ensure that developmental projects, such as the establishment of airports, are undertaken in a manner that minimizes adverse ecological impacts and safeguards the well-being of both the environment and local communities. While acknowledging the importance of infrastructure development, it is paramount …
Code Of Civil Procedure, 1908; Section 114 and Order XLVII Rule 1 – Mistake or error apparent on the face of record would debar the court from acting as an appellate court in disguise, by indulging in a re-hearing. A decision, however erroneous, can never be a factor for review, but can only be corrected …
Summary: Vide order dated 19 April 2021, restrictions were imposed on the setting up of overhead transmission lines in a large swath of territory of about 99,000 square kilometres – Modifying the said order, SC observed: A blanket direction for undergrounding high voltage and low voltage power lines of the nature that was directed by …
M K Ranjitsinh vs Union of India 2024 INSC 280 – Great Indian Bustard – Environment Read More »
Environmental Law – Mining activities being undertaken in Districts – Bellary, Chitradurga and Tumkur in Karnataka – Directions issued – CEC, together with the Monitoring Committee and aid and advice of the Oversight Authority, to undertake a complete exercise in the three districts, and the respective mining leases situated therein, and submit a report.
Environment (Protection) Rules , 1986 ; Rule 5(4)– Article 21 guarantees a right to live in a pollution-free environment. The citizens have a fundamental duty to protect and improve the environment. Therefore, the participation of the citizens is very important, and it is taken care of by allowing them to raise objections to the proposed …
Noble M. Paikada vs Union Of India 2024 INSC 241 – Environmental Clearance – Read More »
Summary: SC directed Constitution of a committee to give recommendations on effective management and protection of the Tiger Reserves. Public Trust Doctrine – Executive acting under the doctrine of public trust cannot abdicate the natural resources and convert them into private ownership, or for commercial use. The aesthetic use and the pristine glory of the …
Environmental Law – The polluter pays principle, a widely accepted norm in international and domestic environmental law, asserts that those who pollute or degrade the environment should bear the costs of mitigation and restoration. This principle serves as a reminder that economic activities should not come at the expense of environmental degradation or the health …
Vedanta Limited vs State of Tamil Nadu 2024 INSC 175 – Environmental Law Read More »