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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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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petitioners' Challenge to Cancellation of Sand Ghat Leases for Non-Deposit of Balance Amount. Failure to Deposit 75% of Bid Amount Within 30 Days as per Government Resolution dated 12.03.2013 Justifies Cancellation and Re-auction.

4 Sep 2014

The petitioners, seven individuals and firms, participated in an e-auction conducted on 07.12.2013 for the grant of leases of 73 sand ghats in Bhandar...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeals Against NGT Orders in Sterlite Copper Plant Closure Case — Upholds Maintainability of Composite Appeal Under NGT Act. The Court held that a composite appeal under Section 16 of the NGT Act is maintainable and that closure orders without natural justice are invalid.

18 Feb 2019

The Supreme Court disposed of a batch of appeals arising from orders of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) concerning the closure of a copper smelter p...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Appeal in Service Transfer Matter — Transfer Order Set Aside Due to Non-Compliance with Transfer Policy. Court Held That Transfer of Environmental Officer Without Following the Policy of Tenure and Without Considering Objections Was Unsustainable.

3 Sep 2024

The appellant, Sri K. S. Sudhakara, was working as an Environmental Officer with the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB). He was transferr...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Environmental Clearance for Thermal Power Plant Due to Vitiated Public Hearing. Public Hearing Under Rule 5(3) of Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 Must Be Meaningful and Not a Mere Formality.

18 Oct 2011

This public interest litigation was filed by four farmers from Wardha district challenging the public hearing conducted by the Regional Officer of the...

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Supreme Court Upholds Project Proponent's Environmental Clearance in Construction Dispute Under Amended EIA Regime. Environmental Clearance Granted by Local Authority Valid as Per Notification Dated 9.12.2016, Protecting Existing Constructions but Requiring Fresh Clearance for Future Expansion.

26 Nov 2021

The dispute centered on the validity of an Environmental Clearance (EC) obtained by a project proponent for a construction project in Maharashtra. The...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Applications by Mining Contractors in Environmental Mining Dispute, Upholding Interim Arrangement for Legal Mining to Prevent Illegal Activities and Environmental Harm. The court found no vested rights for contractors based on prior bids or extensions, as its interim directions for fresh District Survey Reports and environmental clearances superseded such claims, with mining permitted through Bihar State Mining Corporation under strict conditions until 31 March 2022.

18 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court addressed multiple Interlocutory Applications arising from its order dated 10 November 2021 in civil appeals challenging the Nationa...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal Against NGT Order Dismissing Suo Moto Application on Environmental Violations by Stone Crushers. The Court held that the NGT erred in dismissing the application without adjudication on merits, as environmental laws apply to existing units and require compliance, and remitted the matter for a fresh speaking order.

18 Nov 2021

The dispute involved environmental violations by two stone crusher units operated by respondents in Village Fatta Bangar, Haldwani, Nainital District,...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Challenge to Land Acquisition for Power Project Under MID Act and Rehabilitation Act — Acquisition Held Valid for Public Purpose of Augmenting Power Supply. The court upheld the notifications under Sections 32 and 33 of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Act, 1961 and Sections 11, 13, 14 of the Maharashtra Project Affected Persons Rehabilitation Act, 1986 for acquisition of agricultural land for a 1600 MW coastal power plant.

4 Apr 2012

The petitioners, residents of Taluka Alibag, District Raigad, challenged the acquisition of their agricultural lands for a 1600 MW Coastal Power Plant...

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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 ...

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