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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Santiniketan Construction Case - Appellants Wins Against Demolition Order - High Court&#039;s Direction for Demolition and Compensation Set Aside

29 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court allowed the appeals filed by Appellants challenging the High Court's order directing demolition of their building in Santiniketan ar...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Aarey Colony Development as Forest Land — Held That Aarey Colony Is Not a Forest Under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980, and That the State Government Has Discretion to Use Land for Public Purposes. The court ruled that the dictionary meaning of 'forest' does not apply to Aarey Colony, and the petitioners failed to establish that it is a forest requiring prior approval under Section 2 of the Forest Conservation Act, 1980.

4 Oct 2019

The petitioners, Vanashakti (a public trust) and four individuals, filed a Public Interest Litigation under Article 226 of the Constitution of India b...

High Court

Karnataka High Court Directs Consideration of Representation for Forest Fire Prevention in Kodagu District. Writ of Mandamus Sought for Constitution of Task Force to Protect Forest, Wild Animals, and Birds from Fire.

31 May 2019

The present writ petition was filed by the Prl.Convener of Kaveri Sene (R) under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of...

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High Court of Bombay at Goa Dismisses Petition Challenging NGT Order on Environmental Clearance for Hotel Construction in CRZ Area — Petitioner Failed to Establish Substantial Question of Law. The court held that the NGT's finding that the construction fell within the No Development Zone under CRZ Notification 2011 was based on evidence and not perverse, and the environmental clearance was void ab initio for ignoring mandatory statutory restrictions.

15 Dec 2015

The petitioner, M/s. Leading Hotels, a company registered under the Indian Companies Act, 1956, challenged the order of the National Green Tribunal (N...

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Supreme Court Defines Aravali Hills and Ranges for Conservation in T.N. Godavarman Case. Court adopts scientific definition based on geological and ecological criteria to prevent desertification and protect biodiversity across Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat, and Rajasthan.

20 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court of India, in its inherent jurisdiction under Article 32 of the Constitution, addressed the critical issue of defining 'Aravali Hills...

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Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance in Illegal Sand Mining Case Involving Wildlife Sanctuary and Public Safety Threats. Court Issues Directions to States for Compliance with Environmental Laws and Addresses Fatal Attacks on Forest Guards and Risks to Infrastructure Due to State Apathy and Institutional Failure.

17 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court of India initiated suo motu proceedings on March 13, 2026, in response to reports of rampant illegal sand mining within the National...

High Court

High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Stone-Crushing Industries' Challenge to Wildlife Sanctuary Notification Due to Procedural Compliance and Environmental Conservation. The Court upheld the notification declaring Kappathagudda Wildlife Sanctuary under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, finding it validly issued after due process and necessary for biodiversity protection, thereby restricting mining in the Eco-Sensitive Zone.

4 Mar 2026

The dispute arose from writ petitions filed by multiple stone-crushing industries and individuals holding licenses to operate on patta lands near the ...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Dismisses Contempt Petition for Alleged Violation of Ridge Protection Order — No Wilful Disobedience Found as DDA Sought Prior Approval and Court Subsequently Permitted Road Construction. The Court held that the 09.05.1996 order did not create an absolute bar on development but required prior approval from Ridge Management Board and Central Empowered Committee, which was obtained.

1 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court dismissed a contempt petition filed by Bindu Kapurea alleging wilful disobedience of the Court's order dated 09.05.1996 in MC Mehta ...

High Court

Bombay High Court Directs Closure of Byculla Zoo for Failing to Meet Modern Standards of Animal Welfare and Conservation. Zoo's antiquated conditions violate fundamental duty of compassion under Article 51-A(g) of the Constitution and provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

18 Jul 2005

The Bombay High Court delivered an oral judgment on July 18, 2005, in a public interest litigation filed by People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (P...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Forest Conservation Case Against Railway Land Development. NGT's Finding That Land Is Not Forest Land Under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 Upheld, as Appellants Failed to Prove Land Met Statutory Definition and Provided Unauthorized Evidence.

20 Mar 2026

The appeal arose from a judgment of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) dismissing an original application challenging a Request for Proposal (RFP) issu...

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