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Bombay High Court at Goa Directs Strict Environmental Compliance in Vasco City Pollution Case. Court applies precautionary principle and public trust doctrine to prevent atmospheric pollution from coal and iron ore handling.

The judgment arises from a Suo Motu Writ Petition initiated by the Bombay High Court at Goa based on a letter from the Goa Citizens' Watch Dog Associa...

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Supreme Court Upholds Prohibition on Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearance in Environmental Law Case. Prior Environmental Clearance Under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and EIA Notification 2006 is Mandatory; Ex Post Facto Clearance Ultra Vires.

The Supreme Court of India considered a group of petitions challenging the validity of ex post facto environmental clearance (EC) granted under the En...

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Supreme Court of India: Judgment on Regulation and Approval of Genetically Modified Crops. Ensuring adherence to environmental safety, legal standards, and public health in the approval process for GM crops in India.

The Supreme Court of India concerning various writ petitions filed in public interest related to the regulation and approval of Genetically Modified (...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Grampanchayat's Challenge to Quarry Lease Renewal — No Prior Environmental Clearance Required for Renewal Under 1994 Notification. The Court held that the EIA Notification 1994 does not apply to renewals of leases granted before its enactment.

The case involves a writ petition filed by Grampanchayat Ambegaon through its Sarpanch Dattatray Maruti Marne, challenging the renewal of a quarry lea...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeals Against Quashing of Prosecution of Municipal Commissioners Under Water Pollution Act. Holds That Commissioner of City Municipal Council and Chief Officers Are 'Head of Department' Under Section 48 of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board filed complaints against the City Municipal Council, Krishnarajapuram, Bangalore, and its Commissioner (B....

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High Court Quashes Cognizance Order in Air Pollution Case Due to Lack of Sanction — Prosecution under Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 Requires Prior Sanction Under Section 43 for Board Complaints Filed Without Authorization.

The petitioner, Sri B.V. Byregowda, proprietor of M/s Chennakeshava Stone Crushers, filed a criminal petition under Section 482 of the Code of Crimina...

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Supreme Court Quashes Change of Land Use for Cement Plant in Sangrur Due to Violation of Master Plan and Environmental Norms Under PRTPD Act and Pollution Control Regulations

The Supreme Court heard civil appeals arising from Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) and writ petitions challenging a Change of Land Use (CLU) granted fo...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes NGT Orders Against Defence Establishments for Violation of Natural Justice. Orders passed without hearing the petitioners were set aside as they were contrary to principles of natural justice.

The Union of India and two defence establishments filed a writ petition challenging orders dated 23.09.2021 and 20.05.2022 passed by the National Gree...